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Juan Soto May Already Have 1 Most Likely Landing Spot

By Andres Chavez July 25, 2022 @andres_chavez13

Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals looks on during the 92nd MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Dodger Stadium on July 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
(Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

 

The Washington Nationals have reportedly made outfielder Juan Soto available in trade talks ahead of the August 2 deadline.

There are plenty of suitors (at least seven, and potentially more), but one organization is seemingly in pole position to acquire the talented slugger.

The St. Louis Cardinals have the need for Soto, the young major leaguers, and the exciting prospects to pull off a deal, according to MLB insiders.

“Rivals believe that the Cardinals are a ‘potential front-runner’ to trade for Juan Soto, per @JonHeyman, @Joelsherman1,” B/R Walk-Off tweeted.

Rivals believe that the Cardinals are a 'potential front-runner' to trade for Juan Soto, per @JonHeyman, @Joelsherman1 pic.twitter.com/sn9zI5Uzuk

— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) July 24, 2022

The Cardinals may not be the wealthiest team in baseball, but they can afford Soto if they want.

The package of players they can offer the Nationals in exchange for Soto makes them the early favorites for a deal.

 

What Can The Cards Offer The Nats?

They have power-hitting rookie infielder Nolan Gorman, top prospects Jordan Walker and Masyn Winn, and team-controlled outfielders Dylan Carlson, Tyler O’Neill, and Harrison Bader, among other potentially impact players.

If they trade for Soto, they could form a formidable middle of the lineup with the Nats outfielder, third baseman Nolan Arenado, and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt.

That should be enough to push the 51-46 Cardinals over the Milwaukee Brewers, who currently have a 2.5-game advantage in the NL Central.

Soto, 23, is not having his best season, yet it’s better than most hitters in the National League anyway.

His .245/.401/.484 slash is good for a .886 OPS, and he has 20 home runs.

He is projected to eclipse his career-high of 34, established in 2019.

Can the Cardinals pull off the trade and turn themselves into serious World Series contenders?

We will find out in the next few days.

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About Andres Chavez

Sportswriter, fantasy sports enthusiast. Covering MLB, NBA, and NFL from every possible angle.

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