Here’s What The Nationals Reportedly Want In A Blockbuster Juan Soto Trade

The Aug. 2 MLB trade deadline is less than two weeks away, which means teams are trying to sort out whether they’re buying, selling, or holding as that date approaches.

The biggest name expected to be moved is Juan Soto.

The 23-year-old is reported to have turned down a 15-year, $440 million extension offer from Washington, which means the Nats are now looking to trade him and they want a huge haul for him.

According to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, the Nationals’ asking price for Soto is “four-to-five top youngsters.” Rosenthal added that the team is not willing to budge on their asking price.

As I said on @FS1, multiple clubs saying Nats’ ask for Soto is 4 to 5 top youngsters, combo of prospects and major leaguers with low service time. Ten days from deadline, Nats aren’t negotiating, one exec says. A team either shows willingness to meet price, or Nats move on.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 23, 2022

ESPN’s Buster Olney named the San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays as potential landing spots for Soto. The New York Yankees and Mets are also said to be lurking around as well.

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In 92 games this season, Soto is batting .250 with 20 homers and 43 RBIs. He has been one of the best players in the MLB since 2019.