MLB Insider Reveals Major Challenge for Padres in Potential Juan Soto Trade
The main storyline around the San Diego Padres all offseason has been about what the team will do with star outfielder Juan Soto. He is entering the final year of his contract, and the team has been expected to move him to get future assets and shed salary.
There is no shortage of suitors for the outfielder this winter, but a few teams have emerged as favorites. The New York Yankees have been the most consistently linked team, but others remain serious about landing Soto.
MLB insider Steve Phillips of MLB Network recently reported that finding the fit right for Soto is a bigger challenge than actually moving him.
The team needs to find a place that can take on Soto, and offer the Padres what they are looking for. San Diego wants to compete next season, and they want a haul if they decide to move their star.
While they won’t receive the same level of package back that they sent out for him, the Padres could still get nice assets for the future. They have a need to get more starting pitching, so a few young arms could intrigue them.
If San Diego does move Soto, they would need to find a way to replace the production he brought. He was one of the more elite players in the league last season, so filling his shoes won’t be easy.
The Padres have a lot of work to do this offseason, with the Soto situation being at the center of it all. They are one of the more interesting teams this winter, and teams all across the league will be watching them closely.
