As the Padres look to cut costs during the 2023 offseason, moving star Juan Soto remains an intriguing possibility. And, according to one MLB insider, the scenario appears to be a very likely outcome ahead of next season.
ESPN’s Buster Olney declared Friday that the 25-year-old Soto, who can become an unrestricted free agent in 2025, will not only be dealt to a new team, but the deal would “100%” occur prior to Opening Day on March 8, 2024.
“Absolutely, 100% he’s going to be traded before the season,” Olney said during an appearance on ESPN Radio’s The Michael Kay Show.
