New York is one of the few teams that have the prospects and the money to pull off this blockbuster deal to acquire one of the game's best young players.
MAX GOODMAN20Count the Yankees in for the Juan Soto sweepstakes.
New York will be one of the many teams that explore trading for Nationals superstar outfielder Juan Soto, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
On paper, Heyman's report might not seem like a noteworthy update. Every team should consider what it would take to acquire Soto. Players of his caliber, at his age, don't become available very often. Virtually every club, regardless of their relevance as a contender or their pay roll, can theoretically make this happen
Still, even with the Yankees' deep pockets and their big-market reputation, a Soto trade isn't a slam dunk. New York would need to include prospects that are poised to play a key role in pinstripes for years to come and the Yankees must consider the financial repercussions of adding a player like Soto—who just turned down a $440 million contract—when Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Gerrit Cole and many more need their checks signed as well.
Soto won't be a free agent until 2025. The 23-year-old is destined to sign a record-breaking contract down the road, recognizing his value as a generational talent. Until then, he'll receive a lofty salary over his final two years of arbitration, earning over $17 million for this year.
According to Heyman, the Nationals are expected to request a combination of the following for Soto leading up to the trade deadline on August 2:
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