MLB Rumors: A Yankees Offer That Could Land Juan Soto

July 20, 2022 ,


Any look at the teams that could land superstar Juan Soto must include the New York Yankees. They have the prospects, the star power, and the market to lure a player of Soto's caliber as well as to convince the Washington Nationals to make a deal.

Soto was seen fraternizing with several Yankees players at the All-Star Game.

The Offer:

Any package from the Yankees would have to start with one of  their prized young shortstops—the top two players in their system—No. 1 Anthony Volpe, or No. 2 Oswald Peraza.

Volpe is currently hitting .253 with an .812 OPS at Double-A, but he's been coming on strong of late after adjusting to the higher-level. He has a ridiculous 35 stolen bases already in 77 games, to go along with 12 homers and 42 RBIs. Last year at Single-A, he totaled 27 HR and 33 SB with a 1.027 OPS. And the kid can field as well.

Peraza has also been coming on, at Triple-A, and now totals 12 homers and 20 stolen bases.

Another prime prospect that the Yankees have been loath to trade is outfielder Jasson Dominguez (No. 3 on their list). He's been called one of the most hyped international prospects ever. The 19-year-old is currently at High-A with a projected arrival date of 2024 in the big leagues. 

Throw in a top pitching prospect, like Ken Waldichuk or Luis Gil, who has major league experience, and the Nationals have themselves a top prospect haul. 

From the major league roster, the Yankees might have to also include a proven young major leaguer in Gleyber Torres. 

Yankees GM Brian Cashman has a wealth of riches to offer the Nationals. 

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