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Rumors of a reunion between Juan Soto and the Washington Nationals are gaining traction as the star outfielder heads into free agency this winter. After trading Soto in 2022 to the San Diego Padres, the Nationals appear to be considering bringing him back, especially as Soto is expected to command a mega-deal in free agency, possibly exceeding $500 million.
Several factors are fueling these rumors. Firstly, Soto is still highly regarded by the Nationals’ front office, despite the organization having initially failed to extend his contract in 2022. With promising young talents like C.J. Abrams and James Wood emerging from the Soto trade, Washington is positioning itself for a potential playoff run in the coming years.
Someinsiders believe that the Nationals could be a dark horse in the bidding war for Soto, as former players and media personalities speculate about the likelihood of a homecoming.
However, the Nationals face stiff competition, particularly from the New York Yankees, where Soto has been excelling since being traded from San Diego. The Yankees and their crosstown rivals, the Mets, are both expected to aggressively pursue Soto, driving up the price. For Washington to stand a chance, ownership would need to allocate significantly more resources than they were previously willing to commit.
Although the road to a reunion is filled with challenges, the Nationals’ young, developing roster and the potential nostalgia of returning to the team that helped him win the 2019 World Series make the rumors intriguing
