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MLB rumors: 3 ways the Juan Soto-Nationals saga could end

By Noah Yingling

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 14: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals celebrates a run during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on May 14, 2022 in Washington DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 14: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals celebrates a run during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on May 14, 2022 in Washington DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /
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May 11, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Juan Soto (22) exits the dugout after the game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Juan Soto is traded by the Nationals

The Washington Nationals could decide to trade Juan Soto at this year’s trade deadline. If they truly think that they can’t re-sign him, it would be best to trade him ASAP.

If they trade him ASAP, they don’t have to worry about the possibility of regression or injury and they can get one of the biggest trade returns in MLB history. If the acquiring team is a contender this year, they would be getting, arguably, the best hitter in the sport for three playoff runs.

Even if there is no apparent opening for Soto on a team currently, there are 29 other teams that would love to have Soto. It’s just a matter of whether or not they have the prospects and/or young MLB players to get him in a trade.

The Nationals could also try to trade him this offseason or some time next season but they won’t get as much of a return and they could be taking a risk on injuries or regression. There are a lot of teams that will be desperate to make a big splash at the trade deadline and teams will overpay.

It will be hard to “overpay” for Soto but some team could be desperate enough to give the Nationals 6-7 top prospects and maybe even take on one of their bad contracts so it is something that Washington has to consider.

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