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Recent reporting on the trade talks between the Padres and Yankees regarding superstar outfielder Juan Soto have indicated that the sides have hit an impasse in their trade discussions. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported this morning that the sides haven’t talked since San Diego requested the previously-reported multi-player package centered round right-handers…

Dec 4 · MLB Trade Rumors San Diego Padres Juan Soto

Blue Jays Are Realistic Suitors For Juan Soto

As of Friday, the San Diego Padres and New York Yankees were far apart on a deal for outfielder Juan Soto, according to sources briefed on the discussions. Meanwhile, the Toronto Blue Jays are one of several teams talking to the Padres about Soto, and they would be an ideal fit if they fail to land two-way superstar free-agent Shohei Ohtani. The Padres are seeking a big, multi-player return for Soto, including major-league-ready or near major-league-ready pitching. From Toronto, the Friars could seek a package including one or more pitchers from a group that includes top prospect Ricky Tiedemann, Bowden Francis and Alek Manoah. However, like other clubs, the Jays could be concerned about paying Soto $30 million-plus for 2024 and then likely losing him as a free agent.

Dec 2 · Source via San Diego Padres Toronto Blue Jays Juan Soto

Yankees, Padres Reportedly Far Apart In Juan Soto Trade Talks

The Yankees are known to have interest in Padres outfielder Juan Soto but it doesn’t seem as though a trade is close to coming to fruition. Per reports from Ken Rosenthal, Dennis Lin and Brendan Kuty of The Athletic, Jon Heyman of The New York Post and Andy Martino of SNY, talks have stalled with…

Dec 1 · MLB Trade Rumors New York Yankees San Diego Padres Juan Soto

The Best Fits For A Juan Soto Trade

There’s no bigger name on the trade front than Juan Soto. The superstar outfielder topped MLBTR’s list of the Top 25 offseason trade candidates a few weeks ago. He’s one season from free agency on a Padres team that is reportedly planning to cut payroll. MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz projects Soto for a record $33MM salary…

Nov 29 · MLB Trade Rumors San Diego Padres Juan Soto

Yankees The Best Fit For Juan Soto?

It seems increasingly likely that the San Diego Padres will trade All-Star outfielder Juan Soto this winter, and MLB.com's Mike Petriello believes the New York Yankees are the best fit. He also lists the Blue Jays, Giants, Cubs and Mets as solid fits for the left-handed slugger. Yankee Stadium is clearly built for left-handed hitters, and last year's roster had the third-weakest lefty hitting in baseball. The Yankees are definitely looking for a middle-of-the-order hitter this offseason who can provide Aaron Judge with some protection, and Soto would be just that. New York can also afford to sign Soto to a long-term extension before he becomes a free agent after the 2024 season.

Nov 29 · Source via San Diego Padres New York Yankees Aaron Judge Juan Soto

Juan Soto Almost Certain To Be Traded

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported Tuesday that San Diego Padres superstar outfielder Juan Soto is "almost certain to be traded" this offseason. Rosenthal cited the team's current payroll issues and lack of pitching as reasons for a trade. The 25-year-old is entering his final year of team control and is projected to make $33 million in arbitration, per MLB Trade Rumors. Soto had a nice bounce-back offensive 2023 season, slashing .275/.410/.519with 35 home runs, 109 RBI, and 12 stolen bases. He now owns a career .284/.421/.524 slash line over six seasons, so he would likely command a huge return should the Padres decide to trade him. Soto will remain a top fantasy option regardless of the team he plays for.

Nov 29 · Source via San Diego Padres Juan Soto

Yankees Interested In Juan Soto, Jung-Hoo Lee

The New York Yankees are interested in trading for San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto and they have also inquired about Korean outfielder Jung-Hoo Lee, a two-way center fielder who is only 24 years old. However, Lee already has 20 teams after him despite not being posted by his Korean team yet. The Yankees like Cody Bellinger after his big bounce-back year with the Chicago Cubs, but some Yankees people are worried about his hard-hit rate. Still, Bellinger feels like the perfect fit as an excellent center fielder who bats left-handed and hit .306 after a couple years dealing with injuries in LA. The Yankees are trying to find another outfielder that can stay healthy and provide some middle-of-the-order protection for Aaron Judge in 2024 and beyond. Soto would require quite the prospect haul and would also require a massive long-term contract.

Nov 24 · Source via San Diego Padres New York Yankees Juan Soto Jung Hoo Lee

Juan Soto "Absolutely 100 Percent" Going To Be Traded

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto has been the center of trade speculation for some time and Buster Olney believes it will conclude in a trade of the star this offseason. The 25-year-old is one of the biggest names in baseball and fantasy, with an uptick in leagues that use on-base percentage. Soto has led the league in walks for three straight seasons. He's the complete package with 35 home runs and 109 RBI over 568 at-bats in 2023. His fantasy and dynasty values should be through the roof heading into 2024, and his trade value will be the same this offseason.

Nov 10 · Source via San Diego Padres Juan Soto

A.J. Preller, Scott Boras Address Juan Soto's Future

Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller and renowned agent Scott Boras each conducted media sessions this afternoon at the GM Meetings. Unsurprisingly, Juan Soto’s future was a point of discussion in both pressers. As he did shortly after the regular season concluded, Preller suggested the Padres’ hope is to work out a long-term extension (link via…

Nov 9 · MLB Trade Rumors San Diego Padres Juan Soto

Padres Will Continue To Discuss Extension With Juan Soto

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller said the team will continue to discuss the possibility of a long-term contract extension with outfielder Juan Soto this offseason. "Juan long-term, Juan on a one-year deal, that brings different dynamics. We understand what that means for our roster both short-term and long-term," Preller said. Soto's agent, Scott Boras, said at the GM meetings this week that the Padres have a plan in place for next year that includes Soto in the lineup. If the Friars decide that the 25-year-old will be too expensive in the long-term, they could still try to work out a trade that would bring in a handful of high-end prospects for the future. Even though the Padres disappointed in 2023 and didn't make the postseason, it wasn't Soto's fault, as he slashed .275/.410/.519 with a .930 OPS, a career-high 35 home runs, 109 RBI, 12 stolen bases, 97 runs scored and an MLB-leading 132 walks in all 162 games.

Nov 8 · Source via San Diego Padres Juan Soto

Padres Plan To Have Juan Soto In Their 2024 Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto's agent, Scott Boras, said the Padres have laid out a plan to his client that includes Soto in their lineup next season. Trade rumors have been swirling around the three-time All-Star since the Friars ended their disappointing 2023 campaign. The 25-year-old left-handed slugger is going to see a huge payday with free agency looming for him in 2025. Despite the Padres finishing outside of the playoff picture, Soto hit .275 with a career-high 35 home runs, 109 RBI and a .930 OPS while playing in all 162 games and leading all of baseball with 132 walks. It would make sense for SD to trade Soto for a huge prospect haul if they felt he didn't have interest in sticking around long term. They could also trade him if they don't think they'll be able to afford signing him to what will eventually be a massive long-term contract.

Nov 8 · Source via San Diego Padres Juan Soto

Juan Soto Gaining Trade Interest From Chicago Cubs

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto will be one of the highlights of the offseason around the MLB. Another team is now being listed as involved in the trade sweepstakes the Chicago Cubs. Soto will be a hot name during the GM Meetings that start on Nov. 7 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Padres are said to be willing to trade Soto because he will be commanding a monstrous contract after the 2024 season. The 25-year-old has a 157 OPS+ with a .158 OPS+ in 2023. Soto is one of the best talents in baseball and fantasy alike and much will be made of the Padres plan for him this offseason.

Oct 28 · Source via San Diego Padres Juan Soto

Cubs Reportedly Interested In Juan Soto

The Cubs are reportedly among the teams that have interest in dealing for Padres superstar Juan Soto this offseason, per Bruce Levine of 670 The Score, who reports that Chicago will be “involved” in Soto’s market. It’s the second report this week to suggest a potential trade partner for the Padres in a Soto deal,…

Oct 27 · MLB Trade Rumors Chicago Cubs San Diego Padres Juan Soto

Yankees, Padres Have Had Preliminary Discussions On Juan Soto

The Yankees have checked in with the Padres regarding the trade candidacy of Juan Soto, reports Andy Martino of SNY. Those discussions, which Martino unsurprisingly categorizes as “preliminary,” should be one of many calls that San Diego receives on the superstar outfielder in the weeks and months to come. Teams are still prohibited from making trades,…

Oct 26 · MLB Trade Rumors San Diego Padres New York Yankees Juan Soto

Offseason Outlook: San Diego Padres

In conjunction with this post, Anthony Franco will hold a Padres-specific chat on 10-11-23 at 3:15 pm CDT. Click here to leave a question in advance. The Padres are on the shortlist for the league’s most disappointing team in 2023. They came up shy of the postseason despite a star-studded roster that entered the year…

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Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2024

Matt Swartz has created a model to project salaries for arbitration eligible players, which we've been publishing at MLB Trade Rumors for 13 years. In the baseball industry, teams and agents determine arbitration salaries by identifying comparable players. To project the entire arbitration class in this way would take a massive amount of time and…

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A.J. Preller Discusses Bob Melvin, Juan Soto

Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller addressed members of the media on Wednesday (including AJ Cassavell of MLB.com) to discuss his team’s disappointing performance in 2023 and what to expect from the offseason ahead. He confirmed that he will remain the club’s chief baseball executive going forward, and likewise, skipper Bob Melvin will remain…

Oct 5 · MLB Trade Rumors San Diego Padres Juan Soto

Padres Looking To Work Out Extension With Juan Soto

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller said the "first path" with outfielder Juan Soto this offseason is to work out a contract extension. "We've never been a group that says no to anything. I wouldn't read into that. That's just kind of the way we operate," Preller said when asked if he'd consider trading Soto. The 24-year-old All-Star is heading into his final year of arbitration and will likely command a deal over $30 million in 2024. The 24-year-old Dominican led the league with 132 walks in his first full year in San Diego in 2023 and also hit a strong .275/.410/.519 with a career-high 35 home runs, 32 doubles, a triple, 109 RBI, 12 stolen bases and 97 runs scored in all 162 games of the regular season. It was Soto's second 30-homer campaign and a nice rebound following a disappointing 2022 campaign.

Oct 4 · Source via San Diego Padres Juan Soto

A.J. Preller, Bob Melvin To Return To Padres In 2024

San Diego Padres president of baseball operations and general manager A.J. Preller and skipper Bob Melvin will both return to the club next season, as per Preller in Wednesday afternoon's end-of-season media availability. Both men were seemingly on the hot seat following a disappointing season in which the Padres went 82-80 and finished in third place in the NL West despite a star-studded roster that added outfielder Juan Soto and shortstop Xander Bogaerts since the 2022 trade deadline. Preller has been with the club since August of 2014 while 2023 was Melvin's second season with the Padres after managing the Oakland A's from 2011-2021. Expectations will remain high for the Friars again in 2024.

Oct 4 · Source via San Diego Padres Xander Bogaerts Juan Soto

Juan Soto Hits Two Homers In Win Over Giants

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto was feeling it at the plate on Tuesday in the team's 4-0 shutout win over the division-rival San Francisco Giants. Soto finished the contest 3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI, two runs scored and a walk to bring the Padres even with the Giants in the standings at 78-80 on the year. It's been an extremely disappointing season for the Friars overall, but the 24-year-old Soto has been plenty productive with a .276/.410/.524 slash line, .935 OPS, 35 home runs, 108 RBI, 11 stolen bases and 94 runs scored in 557 at-bats in his first full year in San Diego. His 128 walks lead the league. Soto has really turned it on late, too, going 31-for-86 (.361) with 10 homers, five doubles, 28 RBI, five steals and 23 runs scored in 23 starts in September.

Sep 27 · Source via San Diego Padres Juan Soto

Padres Plan To Reduce Payroll To Around $200MM; Front Office Changes Possible

An Opening Day payroll of just under $249MM and some aggressive acquisitions of star players meant that the Padres were fully expecting a championship in 2023, but San Diego has instead posted only a 77-79 record, and the season’s final week begins with the Padres still in mathematical contention for a wild card slot by…

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Juan Soto Blasts 33rd Home Run

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto put together a strong performance against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. The left-handed slugger opened up the scoring with a three-run home run off Drew Rom in the opening frame. It was a 461-foot blast that marked Soto's 33rd home run of the season. Soto also recorded a double in the fourth inning, while going 3-for-5 at the plate during the 12-2 win. Soto is slashing 273/.408/.514 with 33 home runs and 105 RBI this season.

Sep 24 · Source via San Diego Padres Juan Soto