How Juan Soto’s MVP Odds Dropped After Padres Trade

Juan Soto was traded to the San Diego Padres at the MLB trade deadline. The deal is being called the biggest in MLB history. Sato was an early MVP favorite this season but his odds have gone back down now that he's on the Padres.

Juan Soto is the only player in the NL MVP race on a bad team. San Diego Padres are down 16 games to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The addition of Sato will help the Padres to win the division and increase their chances of making the Wild Card.

Juan Soto has been a star player for the Nationals this season. He has an impressive numbers, including an OPS of .893, 21 Homeruns, and 46 RBIs. Sotto has a 20.9% walk rate, the second highest in MLB history behind Barry Bonds.

Soto is getting more exposure in San Diego because the team is in the top five in attendance. The number of new fans and discussion around the outfielder rises. Soto still has a long way to catch Paul Goldschmidt, but he has all the eyes on him during the final stretch of the MLB season.