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 club announced Tuesday.
The deal ends weeks of speculation about Soto’s future in baseball as the 23-year-old superstar will leave the nation’s capital and make way for San Diego.
Soto won’t be the only National involved in the trade; first baseman Josh Bell will be on the move as well. Washington will receive a haul of prospects in return, including shortstop C.J. Abrams, outfielders Robert Hassell III and James Wood, and pitchers Jarlin Susana and MacKenzie Gore. San Diego is also sending first baseman Luke Voit to Washington.
