Juan Soto’s future with the Washington Nationals has been quite a developing storyline over the past several months.
For one, Soto confirmed in February that he turned down a hefty 13-year, $350 million extension offer from the Nationals ahead of the lockout. More so, ESPN’s Buster Olney recently fueled speculation regarding Soto's future with the Nationals when he noted that rival executives see that Washington may be “compelled” to move the outfielder later this year.
On the “Big Time Baseball” podcast, New York Post’s Jon Heyman chimed in on Soto’s future in Washington. He noted that he was told by Soto’s agent, Scott Boras, that the versatile slugger will not be traded by the Nationals.
Heyman further added that he sees it would be a “longshot” that the Nationals ultimately decide to part ways with Soto.
More so, Heyman also touched on the “belief” that owner Ted Lerner could opt to sell the Nationals, as the team is “receiving a lot of interest” with bids expected to be “big (north of $2 billion).” Furthermore, MLB insider Joel Sherman suggested on “The Show with Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman” podcast that it is “possible” a new owner “might prefer” to give the green light on a trade involving Soto as a way to not have to “deal with a contract situation that will undoubtedly turn into a record deal.”
This saga between the Nationals and Soto will carry on for now. Overall, the one-time All-Star has logged a .376 OBP to go along with an MLB-leading 37 total walks through 46 games played this season. Washington currently boasts a 16-30 record so far in the campaign.
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