Aug 7, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (22) walks to first base during sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
MLB fans were ecstatic after seeing Juan Soto getting traded to the San Diego Padres on a crazy trade deadline day.
Juan Soto is finally traded and he is heading to the San Diego Padres. He will be joining his compatriots Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr.
This was a huge deal for the Padres as they are now among the teams that are capable of winning the World Series. They gave up a lot to acquire Soto, but it was worth it for a player of his caliber.
According to Jeff Passan of ESPN: The San Diego Padres are finalizing a deal to acquire superstar outfielder Juan Soto from Washington, sources tell ESPN. 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.
This deal has put the Los Angeles Dodgers on notice. They are arguably the best team in baseball, but a team of their own division has got a way lot better. As a result, they might need to be aware of them come the postseason.
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