The MLB trade of the year is on the verge of being completed, with the Nationals reportedly sending Juan Soto and Josh Bell to the Padres for five highly regarded young players: LHP MacKenzie Gore, SS CJ Abrams, OF Robert Hassell III, OF James Wood and RHP Jarlin Susana. Not official yet, though. Eric Hosmer was originally part of the deal, but declined to waive his limited no-trade clause.
In recent days, the Cardinals and Dodgers were believed to be the other contending teams in the mix for Soto. Ultimately, San Diego won the bidding with an amazing package.