Juan Soto was dealt by the San Diego Padres to the New York Yankees in a seven-player blockbuster.
NEW YORK (AP) — After the team’s worst season in thirty years, Juan Soto is leaving for the New York Yankees, their first major trade since.
Wednesday night, New York made a blockbuster trade with the cost-cutting Padres to obtain Soto and Gold Glove center fielder Trent Grisham. Along with catcher Kyle Higashioka, San Diego was given right-handed pitchers Michael King, Jhony Brito, Randy Vásquez, and Drew Thorpe.
In less than two years, it was the 25-year-old Soto’s second major transaction. With one season remaining on his team control, the three-time All-Star slugger is expected to earn a salary of roughly $32 million after hitting.In his lone complete season with the Padres, he hit.930 with 35 home runs, 109 RBIs, and an OPS of 275.
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Juan Soto was dealt by the San Diego Padres to the New York Yankees in a seven-player blockbuster.
FILE – On Sunday, September 10, 2023, in Houston, Texas, Juan Soto of the San Diego Padres bats during the third inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros. Two persons with knowledge of the trade claim that the All-Star slugger Juan Soto was purchased by the New York Yankees from the cost-cutting San Diego Padres. Since neither team had yet to announce the deal, the individuals spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday night, December 6, 2023, under the condition of anonymity.(AP Image/File: Kevin M. Cox)
FILE – Juan Soto of the San Diego Padres bats in the third inning of a
