According to Barry Svrluga of the Washington Post, there is a “growing sense” that the San Diego Padres are the frontrunners to acquire Washington Nationals superstar outfielder Juan Soto.
As the trade deadline approaches, there is a growing sense that the Padres are the most likely landing spot for Juan Soto — and, in a twist, perhaps Josh Bell too. Multiple people have heard there’s momentum in those talks.
— Barry Svrluga (@barrysvrluga) August 2, 2022
In an interesting twist, Svrluga further adds that impending free agent, first baseman, Josh Bell, may also be included in a potential Soto trade and that there is “momentum” in those talks.