THE MLB offseason is in full swing and teams have begun to make moves to bolster their roster – and the New York Yankees have snagged three-time All-Star Juan Soto.

The New York Yankees missed the playoffs last season for the first time in seven years and have now finalized a trade with the San Diego Padres for superstar slugger Juan Soto.

“Juan Soto trade agreement is being finalized now, source confirms,” reporter Jon Morosi said.

Soto is expected to make around $30 million in 2024.

Meanwhile, superstar Shohei Ohtani is expected to make his huge free agency decision soon as much has been kept under wraps.

The Dodgers, Blue Jays, and Giants have all reportedly met with Ohtani in recent days, and his former team the Angels are still trying to sign him.

Follow our MLB trade rumors blog for news and updates…

By Matthew Aquino

Trade being finalized

Juan Soto to the New York Yankees is currently being finalized, per multiple reports.

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Juan Soto’s success at Yankee Stadium

Juan Soto’s agent Scott Boras has commented on the possibility of Juan Soto hitting at Yankee Stadium.

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Juan Soto extension is not a guarantee

If the Yankees acquire Juan Soto it would be for one year as the superstar slugger would be a free agent the next year if he does not sign an extension.

Soto’s agent Scott Boras has not openly said anything about signing an extension if the superstar were to be traded.

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Juan Soto’s playoff statistics

Juan Soto has been to the playoffs twice in his career winning the World Series in 2019 with the Washington Nationals.

Below are his impressive playoff statistics:

29 games played
111 AB
19 Runs
29 Hits
5 2B
7 Home Runs
21 RBI
13 BB

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Joc Pederson fuels rumors

Joc Pederson posted a picture earlier of himself and the Phillie Phanatic to his Instagram with the team’s playoff song Dancing on My Own by Callum Scott.

Phillies fans have speculated that the power-hitting free agent wants to sign with Philadelphia.

The team has reportedly not had any talks with the left-handed slugger.

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Shohei Ohtani update

Shohei Ohtani is expected to decide where he’s signing before the end of the weekend, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reports.

The Dodgers, Blue Jays, and Giants have all reportedly met with Ohtani in recent days.

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The Yankees are also in on superstar pitcher

The New York Yankees are also rumored to be interested in Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Yamamoto is a Japanese professional baseball who has won the MVP three times overseas.

The team reportedly has a meeting with the pitcher on Monday.

 

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Juan Soto’s career statistics

Juan Soto has had a successful seven-year career in the MLB and has already captured a World Series title.

Below are his career statistics:

779 games played
2704 AB
527 Runs
768 Hits
148 2B
11 3B
160 Home Runs
483 RBI
640 Walks
50 Stolen Bases

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Where Juan Soto would play

Juan Soto would play in Aaron Judge’s position if acquired by the New York Yankees.

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Deal ‘close to being finalized’

The Juan Soto to New York Yankees is “close to being finalized,” per MLB Network reporter Jon Morosi.

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Package for Juan Soto revealed?

YES Network’s Jack Curry has revealed what he believes the New York Yankees will send the San Diego Padres for Juan Soto.

The package for Juan Soto would include Michael King, Drew Thorpe, Jhony Brito, Randy Vasquez, and a catcher, Curry reports.

The Yankees previously did not want to add King to a trade package but have recently changed their minds, per Buster Olney.

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Yankees acquire outfielder

The Yankees completed a trade for an outfielder last night but not the one fans are clamoring for.

The Yankees traded with their rivals the Boston Red Sox for just the eighth time in 55 years.

The Yankees acquired outfielder Alex Verdugo for Richard Fitts (the Yankees’ No. 12 prospect per MLB Pipeline), Greg Weissert, and Nicholas Judice.

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Juan Soto’s achievements

The New York Yankees are after superstar slugger Juan Soto who has achieved a lot throughout his 7-year career.

Below are some of his accolades and accomplishments:

3× All-Star (2021–2023)
World Series champion (2019)
2× All-MLB First Team (2020, 2021)
All-MLB Second Team (2019)
4× Silver Slugger Award (2020–2023)
Babe Ruth Award (2019)
NL batting champion (2020)

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Why talks have heated up

The San Diego Padres desired pitcher Michael King and prospect Drew Thorpe in a trade for their superstar Juan Soto.

The Yankees were reluctant at first to include Michael King in earlier talks about a trade package for Juan Soto.

Yankees have been more open-minded in recent days and have reportedly added Michael King to a potential trade package for the 3x All-Star, Joel Sherman reports.

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‘Significant progress being made’

NY Post reporter Jon Heyman has provided the latest on a Juan Soto to New York Yankees deal.

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Aaron Judge may move positions

Speaking to reporters yesterday New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone revealed he would be comfortable playing superstar Aaron Judge in center field.

Judge’s normal position is right field but he has played in center field throughout the past seasons if needed.

This bombshell report comes after the Yankees talks with the Padres have “intensified” regarding superstar outfielder Juan Soto.

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Possible Yankees lineup

Below is a look at a possible 2024 New York Yankees lineup if the team acquires superstar Juan Soto.

CF Verdugo
RF Judge
LF Soto
3B LeMahieu
1B Rizzo
DH Stanton
2B Torres
C Wells/Trevino/Higgy
SS Volpe

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Yankees not including new piece

There has been much chatter about the Yankees’ new acquisition Alex Verdugo being included in a Juan Soto trade.

ESPN MLB reporter Buster Olney has shot the rumors down.

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Juan Soto trade to Yankees ‘likely’

YES Network’s Jack Curry provides an update on a Juan Soto to Yankees trade.