With Juan Soto on the trade block, the Nationals are setting an extremely high bar for any deal for their superstar, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports.
“My understanding right now from multiple clubs is that the Nationals are asking for four to five top young players, a combination of prospects and major leaguers with low service time,” Rosenthal said. “That’s a monstrous ask but it’s Juan Soto. He’s 23 years old and you’re getting him for three pennant races. Teams are not offended by what the Nationals want, but they are worried they cannot beat that price.