On August 2nd, 2022, the Washington Nationals future changed forever. The Nationals sent Josh Bell and more importantly superstar outfielder Juan Soto to the Padres for a six player haul. That haul consisted of CJ Abrams, MacKenzie Gore, James Wood, Jarlin Susana, Robert Hassell III, and Luke Voit. It was truly a Hershel Walker type package, and provided the Nationals with building blocks for the future.
The Juan Soto trade is paying off BIG TIME for the Nationals this season
James Wood: .291 AVG 12 HR 159 wRC+
CJ Abrams: .