The San Diego Padres and the Washington Nationals will forever be linked because of the Juan Soto trade. This week’s three-game set did not need more fireworks, as one of the cornerstone pieces from the Nats’ perspective, James Wood, was making his Petco Park debut. This is where the controversy begins, as the Friar Faithful can still envision him in a Padres uniform.
Let’s go back in time
It has been quite a rollercoaster ride since the Padres and Nationals pulled off that stunning trade deadline deal in 2022. The Friars cleaned out the top prospects from their talent pool to acquire the best generational player in the sport.