Yankees acquire All-Star Juan Soto in blockbuster trade

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The Evil Empire is back.

After recording their lowest win total in over 30 seasons, the New York Yankees have acquired Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres.

The 25-year-old began his career with the Washington Nationals in 2018 and quickly won a World Series the next season, but he was traded to San Diego in 2022. However, it wasn't because of any lack of talent.

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Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres tosses his bat during the inning of a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PETCO Park on August 19, 2023 in San Diego, California. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Soto had a down 2022 but showed his talent this past season by hitting .275 with 35 homers, 109 RBI, and a .930 OPS. He led the majors in walks last season (132) for the third time in his career. While that still isn't his best work, his career numbers show that it should surprise nobody if he's even better.

In his career, he owns a .946 OPS while hitting .284, he's the active career leader in on-base percentage (.421), and he has four top-10 MVP finishes – he finished sixth this past season.

The Yanks are sending MLB pitcher Michael King, three pitching prospects, and catcher Kyle Higashioka - the Yankees are also said to be acquiring outfielder Trent Grisham, as San Diego moves to cut costs.

Rumors heated up Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, but finite details needed to be finished over the next several hours before all was said and done.

Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres jogs around the bases after hitting a home run in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on May 26, 2023 in Bronx, New