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Mon Mar 1101:02Juan Soto On A Tear, Belts Fourth Homer This Spring
New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto continued his raging-hot start this spring in Sunday's 9-8 Grapefruit League win over the Atlanta Braves, clubbing a three-run home run during the fourth inning. After going 2-for-3 in the victory, Soto is now a ridiculous 9-for-18 with four big flies and 10 RBI during spring training. The 25-year-old four-time Silver Slugger looks to be in midseason form already, and he remains a consensus first-round fantasy draft pick in all formats. While Soto's aptitude for drawing walks (MLB-high 132 in 2023) can sometimes hinder his appeal in leagues that don't account for on-base percentage, he has a chance at a career season in the power department with Yankee Stadium's short porch in right field sure to work to the left-handed slugger's benefit. In a contract year to boot, Soto is set for a prolific campaign in the Bronx with fellow superstar Aaron Judge's bat flanking him in New York's batting order.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Mon Mar 408:28Juan Soto Is Loving Pinstripes Early On
New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto went 2-for-3 with a homer on Sunday in a loss against the Detroit Tigers in the Grapefruit League. The newly acquired Soto has only had nine at-bats thus far, but has made the most of them with six hits, three homers, seven RBI and a pair of walks. Soto, 25, has been one of the best talents in the league during his career and will be entering a contract year, as if he needed any extra motivation. With his change to a more favorable ballpark, Soto should enjoy even more success in the power department. As it stands, Soto should be on the radar as a first-round target in all formats.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Mar 121:58Juan Soto Blasts Homer On Friday
New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto continues to make hitting look easy as he took control during Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The left-handed slugger went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and a pair of runs scored during Friday's win. His home run came in the fourth inning when he took Chad Green deep to help increase the lead to 7-3. Soto has been impressive early in camp. He is 4-for-6 with two home runs and six RBIs, so fantasy managers shouldn't pass on during draft day.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Jan 1919:09Juan Soto Likely To Hit Second In Batting Order
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said on Foul Territory on Friday that as of now, he'd probably put outfielder Juan Soto second in the team's lineup and outfielder Aaron Judge in the three-hole. It sounds as though infielder DJ LeMahieu would be a primary leadoff hitter, too, although Boone also mentioned second baseman Gleyber Torres and outfielder Alex Verdugo for the top of the order. Whoever is leading off could impact the order of Soto/Judge in the second and third spots. The only thing we know for sure is that Soto and Judge will be hitting back-to-back. Either way, this is a huge boost in protection for Judge after he set the American League home run record in 2022. Soto's already high fantasy value also gets a boost with his move from San Diego to the Bronx and the short porch in right field at Yankee Stadium.
Source: NJ Advance Media - Max GoodmanRotoBaller.com
Thu Jan 1121:09Juan Soto Avoids Arbitration With Yankees
Outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Yankees agreed to a one-year, $31.5 million deal on Thursday to avoid salary arbitration for the 2024 season. It's a new record deal for an arbitration-eligible player, beating two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani by $1 million from his one-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels in 2023. Soto and the Yankees haven't approached a contract extension, and the belief is that he and his agent, Scott Boras, will play things out until Soto hits the open market following the 2024 season. The 25-year-old Dominican will be worthy of taking in the first round of fantasy drafts this spring, especially now that he'll play half of his games at Yankee Stadium. Soto hit .275/.410/.519 with a .930 OPS, career-high 35 home runs, 109 RBI and 12 stolen bases in 568 at-bats with the San Diego Padres in 2023.
Source: New York Post - Joel ShermanRotoBaller.com
Thu Jan 1116:03Yankees, Juan Soto Working On 2024 Salary Figure
The New York Yankees and outfielder Juan Soto are still working on a salary figure for the 2024 season. The Yankees agree that Soto will break Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani's arbitration-eligible $30 million record, but they haven't agreed yet on how much Soto will beat it by. The 25-year-old left-handed slugger will be paid handsomely in his first year in the Bronx, but the two sides haven't had contract-extension talks, and many expect Soto and his agent, Scott Boras, to play out the final year of his contract in 2024 before he reaches free agency next winter. Soto got off to a slow start in San Diego in 2023 but quickly turned things around to finish with a career-high 35 home runs while driving in 109, scoring 97 runs and stealing 12 bases while hitting .275. The move to the Yankees gives him a power boost in fantasy and he's going to continue to be one of the best in OBP leagues as a first-round asset.
Source: New York Post - Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Thu Dec 7 202321:19Yankees Haven't Had Extension Talks With Juan Soto
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that the team hasn't had any conversations with recently acquired outfielder Juan Soto about a long-term contract extension. Cashman and the Yankees understand that Soto could only be a short-term acquisition, but even so, the left-handed slugger will make the Bombers much better offensively in 2024. The 25-year-old will become a free agent after next season, and Soto and his agent, Scott Boras are expected to pass on any extension until then. Remember, this is a player/agent combination that turned down a 15-year, $440 million extension from the Washington Nationals before they eventually traded him to the San Diego Padres. If he stays healthy in the Bronx, Soto has the chance to do some pretty special things offensively with the short porch in right field at Yankee Stadium.
Source: MLB.com - Bryan HochRotoBaller.com
Wed Dec 6 202323:23Yankees Complete Trade To Acquire Juan Soto, Trent Grisham
The New York Yankees have completed a blockbuster trade on Wednesday night to acquire outfielders Juan Soto and Trent Grisham from the San Diego Padres in exchange for right-handed pitchers Michael King, Drew Thorpe, Jhony Brito, and Randy Vasquez, and catcher Kyle Higashioka. The 25-year-old left-handed-hitting Soto will head to the Bronx and join slugger Aaron Judge in the middle of the Yankees' lineup as they look to get back to the postseason in 2024. Now the question will becomes, will the Yankees lock Soto up to a massive long-term contract extension to keep him around past the 2024 campaign? Soto hit .275 with a career-high 35 homers, 109 RBI and an MLB-leading 132 walks last season for the Padres, and it's not crazy to think his numbers at Yankee Stadium will improve. Grisham, after hitting under .200 in 2023, will become a fourth outfielder/defensive replacement in pinstripes.
Source: New York Post - Joel ShermanRotoBaller.com
Wed Dec 6 202313:15Juan Soto To Yankees "Close To Being Finalized"
San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto being traded to the New York Yankees is now "close to being finalized," according to a source. If a blockbuster deal is completed, pitchers Michael King and Drew Thorpe, along with additional pieces, will head back to the Padres. Soto has been New York's top priority this offseason as they look to give slugger Aaron Judge more help in the middle of the batting order. Clarke Schmidt is another pitcher that could be included in this deal as the Friars look to rebuild their starting rotation around Yu Darvish and Joe Musgrove. The 25-year-old Soto led all of baseball with 132 walks in 2023 and is still one of the best all-around hitters in the game. He slashed .275/.410/.519 with a .930 OPS, career-high 35 homers, 109 RBI and 12 stolen bases in 162 games in 2023 in San Diego.
Source: MLB Network - Jon MorosiRotoBaller.com
Mon Dec 4 202313:40Blue Jays The Favorites To Land Juan Soto
The Toronto Blue Jays have intensified their talks with the San Diego Padres for outfielder Juan Soto and are now considered the favorites to trade for him this offseason, perhaps this week in Tennessee at the winter meetings. Negotiations between the Padres and New York Yankees have stalled due to the prospects package the Padres are asking for. Right-hander Alek Manoah, an All-Star in 2022 who struggled mightily in 2023, would likely be part of the package, but the Blue Jays have several other high-end pitching prospects that San Diego would likely try to pry away, too. Already one of the most talented all-around hitters in baseball, the 25-year-old Soto's fantasy value would be through the roof if he were to move to hitter-friendly Rogers Centre and the American League East.
Source: Hector GomezRotoBaller.com
Sat Dec 2 202315:05Blue Jays Are Realistic Suitors For Juan Soto
As of Friday, the San Diego Padres and New York Yankees were far apart on a deal for outfielder Juan Soto, according to sources briefed on the discussions. Meanwhile, the Toronto Blue Jays are one of several teams talking to the Padres about Soto, and they would be an ideal fit if they fail to land two-way superstar free-agent Shohei Ohtani. The Padres are seeking a big, multi-player return for Soto, including major-league-ready or near major-league-ready pitching. From Toronto, the Friars could seek a package including one or more pitchers from a group that includes top prospect Ricky Tiedemann, Bowden Francis and Alek Manoah. However, like other clubs, the Jays could be concerned about paying Soto $30 million-plus for 2024 and then likely losing him as a free agent.
Source: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal, Dennis Lin and Brendan KutyRotoBaller.com
Wed Nov 29 202318:28Yankees The Best Fit For Juan Soto?
It seems increasingly likely that the San Diego Padres will trade All-Star outfielder Juan Soto this winter, and MLB.com's Mike Petriello believes the New York Yankees are the best fit. He also lists the Blue Jays, Giants, Cubs and Mets as solid fits for the left-handed slugger. Yankee Stadium is clearly built for left-handed hitters, and last year's roster had the third-weakest lefty hitting in baseball. The Yankees are definitely looking for a middle-of-the-order hitter this offseason who can provide Aaron Judge with some protection, and Soto would be just that. New York can also afford to sign Soto to a long-term extension before he becomes a free agent after the 2024 season.
Source: MLB.com - Mike PetrielloRotoBaller.com
Wed Nov 29 202300:25Juan Soto "Almost Certain To Be Traded"
The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported Tuesday that San Diego Padres superstar outfielder Juan Soto is "almost certain to be traded" this offseason. Rosenthal cited the team's current payroll issues and lack of pitching as reasons for a trade. The 25-year-old is entering his final year of team control and is projected to make $33 million in arbitration, per MLB Trade Rumors. Soto had a nice bounce-back offensive 2023 season, slashing .275/.410/.519with 35 home runs, 109 RBI, and 12 stolen bases. He now owns a career .284/.421/.524 slash line over six seasons, so he would likely command a huge return should the Padres decide to trade him. Soto will remain a top fantasy option regardless of the team he plays for.
Source: Ken Rosenthal - The AthleticRotoBaller.com
Fri Nov 24 202321:07Yankees Interested In Juan Soto, Jung-Hoo Lee
The New York Yankees are interested in trading for San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto and they have also inquired about Korean outfielder Jung-Hoo Lee, a two-way center fielder who is only 24 years old. However, Lee already has 20 teams after him despite not being posted by his Korean team yet. The Yankees like Cody Bellinger after his big bounce-back year with the Chicago Cubs, but some Yankees people are worried about his hard-hit rate. Still, Bellinger feels like the perfect fit as an excellent center fielder who bats left-handed and hit .306 after a couple years dealing with injuries in LA. The Yankees are trying to find another outfielder that can stay healthy and provide some middle-of-the-order protection for Aaron Judge in 2024 and beyond. Soto would require quite the prospect haul and would also require a massive long-term contract.
Source: New York Post - Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Fri Nov 10 202319:50Juan Soto "Absolutely 100 Percent" Going To Be Traded
San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto has been the center of trade speculation for some time and Buster Olney believes it will conclude in a trade of the star this offseason. The 25-year-old is one of the biggest names in baseball and fantasy, with an uptick in leagues that use on-base percentage. Soto has led the league in walks for three straight seasons. He's the complete package with 35 home runs and 109 RBI over 568 at-bats in 2023. His fantasy and dynasty values should be through the roof heading into 2024, and his trade value will be the same this offseason.
Source: The Michael Kay ShowRotoBaller.com
Wed Nov 8 202322:49Padres Will Continue To Discuss Extension With Juan Soto
San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller said the team will continue to discuss the possibility of a long-term contract extension with outfielder Juan Soto this offseason. "Juan long-term, Juan on a one-year deal, that brings different dynamics. We understand what that means for our roster both short-term and long-term," Preller said. Soto's agent, Scott Boras, said at the GM meetings this week that the Padres have a plan in place for next year that includes Soto in the lineup. If the Friars decide that the 25-year-old will be too expensive in the long-term, they could still try to work out a trade that would bring in a handful of high-end prospects for the future. Even though the Padres disappointed in 2023 and didn't make the postseason, it wasn't Soto's fault, as he slashed .275/.410/.519 with a .930 OPS, a career-high 35 home runs, 109 RBI, 12 stolen bases, 97 runs scored and an MLB-leading 132 walks in all 162 games.
Source: MLB.com - AJ CassavellRotoBaller.com
Wed Nov 8 202316:03Padres Plan To Have Juan Soto In Their 2024 Lineup
San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto's agent, Scott Boras, said the Padres have laid out a plan to his client that includes Soto in their lineup next season. Trade rumors have been swirling around the three-time All-Star since the Friars ended their disappointing 2023 campaign. The 25-year-old left-handed slugger is going to see a huge payday with free agency looming for him in 2025. Despite the Padres finishing outside of the playoff picture, Soto hit .275 with a career-high 35 home runs, 109 RBI and a .930 OPS while playing in all 162 games and leading all of baseball with 132 walks. It would make sense for SD to trade Soto for a huge prospect haul if they felt he didn't have interest in sticking around long term. They could also trade him if they don't think they'll be able to afford signing him to what will eventually be a massive long-term contract.
Source: The Athletic - Chris KirschnerRotoBaller.com
Sat Oct 28 202319:34Juan Soto Gaining Trade Interest From Chicago Cubs
San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto will be one of the highlights of the offseason around the MLB. Another team is now being listed as involved in the trade sweepstakes the Chicago Cubs. Soto will be a hot name during the GM Meetings that start on Nov. 7 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Padres are said to be willing to trade Soto because he will be commanding a monstrous contract after the 2024 season. The 25-year-old has a 157 OPS+ with a .158 OPS+ in 2023. Soto is one of the best talents in baseball and fantasy alike and much will be made of the Padres plan for him this offseason.
Source: Bruce LevineRotoBaller.com
Wed Oct 4 202317:15Padres Looking To Work Out Extension With Juan Soto
San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller said the "first path" with outfielder Juan Soto this offseason is to work out a contract extension. "We've never been a group that says no to anything. I wouldn't read into that. That's just kind of the way we operate," Preller said when asked if he'd consider trading Soto. The 24-year-old All-Star is heading into his final year of arbitration and will likely command a deal over $30 million in 2024. The 24-year-old Dominican led the league with 132 walks in his first full year in San Diego in 2023 and also hit a strong .275/.410/.519 with a career-high 35 home runs, 32 doubles, a triple, 109 RBI, 12 stolen bases and 97 runs scored in all 162 games of the regular season. It was Soto's second 30-homer campaign and a nice rebound following a disappointing 2022 campaign.
Source: MLB.com - AJ CassavellRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 27 202312:05Juan Soto Hits Two Homers In Win Over Giants
San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto was feeling it at the plate on Tuesday in the team's 4-0 shutout win over the division-rival San Francisco Giants. Soto finished the contest 3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI, two runs scored and a walk to bring the Padres even with the Giants in the standings at 78-80 on the year. It's been an extremely disappointing season for the Friars overall, but the 24-year-old Soto has been plenty productive with a .276/.410/.524 slash line, .935 OPS, 35 home runs, 108 RBI, 11 stolen bases and 94 runs scored in 557 at-bats in his first full year in San Diego. His 128 walks lead the league. Soto has really turned it on late, too, going 31-for-86 (.361) with 10 homers, five doubles, 28 RBI, five steals and 23 runs scored in 23 starts in September.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
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