Juan Soto trade rumors are heating up again this week as the Yankees and Padres have reportedly had preliminary conversations about the superstar's availability.
Juan Soto would be a perfect fit for the Yankees as they look to bounce back from their worst season in three decades.It’s much too early to jump to any conclusions, but all parties involved are poised to benefit from a scenario where this deal comes to fruition this winter.reignited Soto-to-the-Yankees discourse on Wednesday, reporting that a preliminary conversation between both teams regarding Soto’s availability has already happened this offseason.
The Padres aren’t entering a rebuild, but an initiative to cut spending prior to the 2024 season puts them in a tough spot. Trading away Soto would be a significant sacrifice for a team trying to make it back into the playoffs right away — competing in a division with the mighty Dodgers and National League champion Diamondbacks — but it would certainly solve some of their financial concerns.
Sending a huge package to the Padres would be a risk for the Yankees: Soto is entering his walk year and could conceivably depart in free agency after one season in pinstripes. But the outfielder’s desire to shine on the biggest stage — a Dominican superstar that this franchisefor quite some time — makes him a long-term fit.
The same can be said about big-league arms like Michael King, Clarke Schmidt, Randy Vasquez and more. San Diego’s rotation will take a hit this winter with ace Blake Snell entering free agency. Michael Wacha and Seth Lugo could leave as well. Closer Josh Hader is also set to hit the open market, meaning members of the Yankees’ bullpen — the best in baseball a year ago — would be attractive for San Diego., a San Diego native.
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