MLB Trade Rumors | Nick Deeds: Sunday continued the ongoing developments in the Juan Soto rumors, or the lack thereof if you’re focusing on the Yankees’ pursuit of the superstar. The gap between the two teams remains real, though varying sources have split hairs over the size of the prospect pool that San Diego is asking for. Either way, it’s a tall order and one that has reasonably caused the front office to balk at for now, though for their part the Yankees seem stubborn in holding onto both of their top pitchers named in the discussions, that being current major leaguer Michael King and upcoming prospect Drew Thorpe.