Trade Deadline Tracker: The Soto Stunner

08/03/2022

By: Jeff Yoder

Padres Win the Trade Deadline With Acquisitions of Juan Soto, Josh Bell, Josh Hader & More

It’s one blockbuster after another for the Padres! San Diego continued its league-shifting roster build by landing the biggest target at the trade deadline, and then some. The Padres acquired OF Juan Soto from the Nationals in exchange for multiple players and prospects. The deal also sends 1B Josh Bell to San Diego. The Friars weren’t done there. They also added closer Josh Hader from the Brewers. And now, after 2-3 years of rebuilding a once-struggling roster, the Padres boasts a three-man punch in Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado and Juan Soto. Smile away, Slam Diego. The National League is on notice.

Here’s a look at all the major moves from the MLB trade deadline:

MLB Trade Deadline Tracker

Padres Moves

Acquired: OF Juan Soto, 1B Josh Bell, P Josh Hader, 2B Brandon Drury

Extended: P Joe Musgrove (5-Year, $100 Million)

Dodgers Moves

Acquired: OF Joey Gallo

Twins Moves

Acquired: P Tyler Mahle, P Jorge Lopez

Phillies Moves

Acquired: P Noah Syndergaard, OF Brandon Marsh

Blue Jays Moves