Juan Soto trade deadline predictions: What team will he play for?

Juan Soto is a 23-year-old player on the trading block. He is young, controllable and has historic talent.

The Padres are interested in a deal for Juan Soto. San Diego has the worst outfield OPS this year and in franchise history. The Padres have won three pennant races with Sato, Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr.

Washington.com's Stephanie Apstein doesn't see why the Nationals should make a midseason trade. She thinks it's better for the potential return if Washington waits until winter.

Juan Soto is a young, generational talent with team control remaining. He will probably be traded before the deadline. The return for Luis Castillo changed the thinking. The price will still be high this winter.

After the Seattle Mariners gave up a haul for Luis Castillo, they don't seem as likely to swoop in for Juan Soto. Washington's return in any trade for Sato is difficult to imagine. A.J. Preller will pay the price to bring Sata to San Diego.

Seattle traded four of its top prospects to the Reds for Luis Castillo. They have enough prospects for a deal with Washington. The Padres could have a tough time signing Soto to a long-term deal. Yankees and Dodgers need to add pitching more than hitting. Cardinals need pitching. Seattle could send Washington a package that includes some of the following top players: George Kirby, Matt Brash, Kyle Lewis, Harry Ford, Jarred Kelenic, Emerson Hancock and Lazaro Montes.

Juan Soto is available at the trade deadline. The Dodgers are interested in signing him. They have already traded away Yordan Alvarez, Oneil Cruz and Josiah Grey in recent years. They also have Keibert Ruiz and Jeter Downs. It is possible that they will do whatever it takes to get Juan Sato.