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MLB Rumors: Juan Soto, Padres Agree to $23M Contract for 2023 to Avoid Arbitration

Related Topics: Juan Soto, Jeff Passan

The San Diego Padres and Juan Soto agreed to a $23 million salary for the 2023 season, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

The deal allows for the parties to avoid what can be the contentious arbitration process.

Soto is arbitration-eligible for one more season before his highly anticipated free agency in 2025.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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