Juan Soto traded to San Diego Padres in blockbuster deal

The Padres have executed the blockbuster trade of the summer, acquiring Juan Soto in a trade with the Nationals just hours before Tuesday’s deadline.

The Washington Nationals have traded Juan Soto to the San Diego Padres. Soto had been linked to the Padres as a possible destination as the trade deadline approached. 

Soto won’t be the only National involved in the trade as Morosi reports that first baseman Josh Bell will be on the move as well. Washington will receive a haul of prospects in return, including shortstop CJ Abrams, outfielders Robert Hassell III and James Wood and pitchers Jarlin Susana and Mackenzie Gore.