Deal 'close to being finalized'
The Juan Soto to New York Yankees is "close to being finalized," per MLB Network reporter Jon Morosi.
News: Juan Soto trade to the Yankees is now "close to being finalized," source confirms.
If completed, Michael King and Drew Thorpe -- along with additional players -- will go to San Diego. @MLBNetwork @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 6, 2023
Package for Juan Soto revealed?
YES Network's Jack Curry has revealed what he believes the New York Yankees will send the San Diego Padres for Juan Soto.
The package for Juan Soto would include Michael King, Drew Thorpe, Jhony Brito, Randy Vasquez, and a catcher, Curry reports.
The Yankees previously did not want to add King to a trade package but have recently changed their minds, per Buster Olney.
Yankees acquire outfielder
The Yankees completed a trade for an outfielder last night but not the one fans are clamoring for.
The Yankees traded with their rivals the Boston Red Sox for just the eighth time in 55 years.
The Yankees acquired outfielder Alex Verdugo for Richard Fitts (the Yankees’ No. 12 prospect per MLB Pipeline), Greg Weissert, and Nicholas Judice.
Juan Soto's achievements
The New York Yankees are after superstar slugger Juan Soto who has achieved a lot throughout his 7-year career.
Below are some of his accolades and accomplishments:
- 3× All-Star (2021–2023)
- World Series champion (2019)
- 2× All-MLB First Team (2020, 2021)
- All-MLB Second Team (2019)
- 4× Silver Slugger Award (2020–2023)
- Babe Ruth Award (2019)
- NL batting champion (2020)
Why talks have heated up
The San Diego Padres desired pitcher Michael King and prospect Drew Thorpe in a trade for their superstar Juan Soto.
The Yankees were reluctant at first to include Michael King in earlier talks about a trade package for Juan Soto.
Yankees have been more open-minded in recent days and have reportedly added Michael King to a potential trade package for the 3x All-Star, Joel Sherman reports.
'Significant progress being made'
NY Post reporter Jon Heyman has provided the latest on a Juan Soto to New York Yankees deal.
Yankees and Padres are said to be making significant progress on a Juan Soto deal. No word it’s done or official yet.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 6, 2023
