Yankees Reportedly 'Have Been In Contact' With Padres For Blockbuster Deal Involving Juan Soto

Could the Yankees actually land one of the best players in baseball this offseason?

The New York Yankees are in an interesting spot. 

They only won 82 games last season but aren't too far away from making a run at a postseason spot. New York still finished above .500 although it had one of the worst offenses in baseball. The Yankees' starting rotation has some concerns, but the offense was anemic, and yet New York found a way to win 82 games.

If the Yankees can make a serious upgrade this offseason -- specifically in the outfield -- it could be a game-changer. New York has been linked to San Diego Padres superstar Juan Soto as a possible trade candidate but it's been unclear how realistic a trade is. At this point, there's still no way for sure to know if the Padres will move Soto, but the Yankees have at least been in contact with them about a deal, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. 

"With rumors that the Padres could move Juan Soto, the Yankees have been in contact, gauging their chances of obtaining the tantalizing 25-year-old. Soto’s arrival would instantly change any lingering sourness in the Bronx, coming off a year in which he slashed .275/.410/.519 with 35 homers and 109 RBIs.

"But could the Yankees convince Soto to stay put? Soto can be a free agent after 2024, and with agent Scott Boras primed to bring the superstar to the open market, Soto’s asking price figures to be astronomical after turning down a 15-year, $440 million extension from the Nationals in July 2022."

Soto would be the perfect acquisition for the Yankees. He is one of the best players in baseball and is just 25 years old. The Padres' asking price is sure to be high and then the Yankees would need to worry about a contract extension, but he is worth it. He could immediately help the Yankees move into contender status again. If a move is possible, they should do everything they can to get it done.