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Report: Nats exploring trade for Soto after outfielder rejects big money deal

Juan Soto and the Washington Nationals may be headed for a break-up.

The Nationals’ are reportedly open to offers for their two-time All-Star outfielder after Mr. Soto turned down the team’s latest offer of 15 years and $440 million, according to The Athletic.

But there’s no rush to try and move Mr. Soto. The 23-year-old still has two years on his contract with the Nationals beyond this season.

Still, news of the contract leak didn’t sit right with Mr. Soto, according to the Washington Post, who said the outfielder preferred to keep the negotiations private.

The Nationals’ offer would have made Mr.