White Sox: 3 prospects Chicago would have to sell in any Juan Soto trade

By Mark Powell | Jul 21, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 07: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals looks on before batting during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 07, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 05: Yoelqui Céspedes of the Chicago White Sox poses for a portrait during Photo Day on March 5, 2021 at Camelback Ranch in Glendale Arizona. (Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images) /

Juan Soto rumors: White Sox could trade Yoelqui Cespedes

A familiar name could help get the job done. Yoelqui is the younger brother of two-time All-Star Yoenis Cespedes. As the No. 4 prospect in Chicago’s system, he’s also more than just name recognition.

Yoelqui is MLB-ready, and 24 years old. He could be called up right away and provide some power from the right side of the plate. Any concerns around Cespedes have to do with his high strikeout rate, but scouts quickly forget about that due to his plus-plus power. Even after a two-year layoff, Cespedes reported to Double-A and hit .284 with eight doubles and 18 steals.

Cespedes is a threat on the basepaths and in most trade packages would be deemed untouchable. However, Soto is not most players.

Yoelqui may never live up to his brother’s name, but he doesn’t have to. The younger Cespedes is faster than his older brother ever was. If he can gain some plate discipline, he has all the makings of a longstanding big leaguer.

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