Nationals trade Juan Soto to Padres in blockbuster deadline deal

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.

The Washington Nationals traded two-time All-Star Juan Soto to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, two weeks after Soto turned down a 15-year, $440 million contract from the organization. 

In the deal, the Nationals will also send first baseman Josh Bell to San Diego.

Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals bats during the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Washington, District of Columbia.  (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

The Nationals will receive shortstop C.J. Abrams, left-handed pitcher MacKenzie Gore, and prospects Robert Hassell III, James Wood, and Jarlin Susana. San Diego will also send first baseman/designated hitter Luke Voit to Washington in the deal. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Both teams announced the trade later Tuesday afternoon. 

Washington Nationals right fielder Juan Soto (22) hits a solo homer off of New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (21) in the fourth inning at Nationals Park. ( Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Veteran first baseman Eric Hosmer was initially part of the package to be sent to Washington for Soto and Bell, but Hosmer reportedly invoked his limited no-trade clause, forcing the two teams to pivot to Voit in the deal. Hosmer’s no-trade clause is for 10 specific teams, with the Nationals being one of the 10. 

Hosmer will reportedly still be leaving San Diego, with reports pointing to a trade with the Boston Red Sox.

Last week, Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo told 106.7 The Fan in Washington, D.C. that the most recent offer was the third offer