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Well, this sucks.
The San Diego Padres are finalizing a deal to acquire superstar outfielder Juan Soto from Washington, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 2, 2022
One of the biggest deals in baseball history goes down, and it sends the 23-year-old to SD, where he will team with Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado.
The package going back to Washington for Juan Soto and Josh Bell, sources tell ESPN:
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 2, 2022
– LHP MacKenzie Gore
– OF Robert Hassell III
– SS C.J. Abrams
– OF James Wood
– RHP Jarlin Susana
– one more major league player
That's the only holdup right now to the agreed-upon deal.
CORRECTION: The Nationals are on Eric Hosmer's 10-team no-trade list. He would have to give his consent to be in a deal with Washington.
— Dennis Lin (@dennistlin) August 2, 2022
Agree with the traitor.
Here's where I'm at with this Soto deal. The group of prospects is pretty good. Let's not overlook that. Lots of talent.
— Mike Petriello (@mike_petriello) August 2, 2022
But it alone is not enough for Soto.
It's not enough for Soto AND Bell.
It's not enough for Soto AND Bell AND getting to replace Hosmer.
Should be interesting to see if the Dodgers do anything to respond now. Have to assume they’ll look to make some smaller deals, at least.
