Every year, when the Major League Baseball trade deadline approaches, it's not unusual for superstar players to be made available. The sudden availability of Nationals superstar Juan Soto, however, is quite unusual. Here are some wise rules to follow when deciding how to use the possibility of a Soto trade to maximum advantage when wagering.
Dimers.com contributor Paul Lebowitz discusses what trends to watch for in the Juan Soto Sweepstakes.
Juan Soto Next Team Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| New York Mets | +450 |
| New York Yankees | +450 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | +550 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | +650 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | +650 |
| San Francisco Giants | +700 |
| San Diego Padres | +800 |
| Seattle Mariners | +900 |
| Boston Red Sox | +1000 |
| Houston Astros | +1000 |
| Atlanta Braves | +1300 |
Ignore the Rumors
Look back at past years when blockbuster deals were made at the deadline. Was there a hint of the full parameters of the eventual deal that came to pass amid the quid pro quo whispers to suit the ends of the agents, the teams, the players and the media?
In other words, rumored deals are rarely completed, according to the leaked information.