Juan Soto traded to New York Yankees from San Diego Padres, according to two AP sources

By RONALD BLUM AND BERNIE WILSON
AP Sports Writers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The New York Yankees have acquired All-Star slugger Juan Soto in a trade with the cost-cutting San Diego Padres, according to two people with knowledge of the deal. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday night because the trade had not yet been announced by either team. It’s the second blockbuster deal involving the 25-year-old Soto in less than two years. The three-time All-Star has one season of team control left and is likely to get a salary around $32 million after batting .275 with 35 homers, 109 RBIs and a .930 OPS in his only full season with the Padres. San Diego acquired Soto from Washington on Aug. 2, 2022, after he turned down a $440 million, 15-year offer.