The MLB trade deadline is just five days away (August 2nd). The Yankees rekindled the hot stove fire on Wednesday night by trading for Royals outfielder Andrew Benitendi. Reds starter Luis Castillo is impact player that’s available, but all eyes remain on the Washington Nationals as they try to decide whether or not to deal superstar outfielder Juan Soto at the deadline.
The Dodgers appear to be in the mix, based on recent comments by team president Andrew Friedman, but the Nats asking price for Juan Soto is steep. As in, you’re-getting-a-23-year-old-superstar steep. Washington is reportedly asking for team’s top-six prospects in return for Soto.