Here’s What Happened When the New York Yankees Traded for Juan Soto
A Detailed Breakdown of the Trade that Shocked Baseball
The Introduction: A Zoom Video Conference
The Yankees officially introduced Soto on Tuesday in a Zoom video conference, six days after acquiring the 25-year-old star from the Padres in a seven-player trade.
The Night it Happened: Gaming and a Phone Call
On the night Juan Soto officially became a New York Yankee, he was playing Nintendo with his friends when San Diego Padres general manager AJ Preller called to inform him of the trade.
The Aftermath: A Blockbuster Trade
In the hours after the New York Yankees pulled off the blockbuster trade with the San Diego Padres that sent star outfielder Juan Soto to the Bronx, the baseball world was abuzz with excitement.
Soto, one of the most feared hitters in the game, joined a potent Yankees outfield that already includes Alex Verdugo and Aaron Judge. The move signals the Yankees’ intent to compete for a World Series title in 2023.
Reaction: Excitement and Questions
The trade was met with excitement by Yankees fans, who have long coveted Soto’s prodigious hitting ability. However, some observers questioned whether the Yankees gave up too much in the trade, which included sending three of their top prospects to San Diego.
Only time will tell whether the Yankees made the right move. But for now, the excitement surrounding Soto’s arrival in the Bronx is palpable.
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