The trade talks between the Yankees and San Diego Padres for Juan Soto have hit a roadblock, with the teams far apart in their negotiations. The Padres were seeking pitcher Michael King, pitching prospect Drew Thorpe, and several other prospects including Randy Vasquez and Jhony Brito. They were also looking for salary relief for Soto and center fielder Trent Grisham.
Notably, players like Jasson Dominguez, Anthony Volpe, Gleyber Torres, Austin Wells, and Everson Pereira were not part of these discussions. The Padres believe that the Yankees are their best option for trading Soto, but the Yankees are hesitant to give up valuable assets for a one-year rental without a contract extension.
While the talks have stalled, there is still potential for them to resume in the future. The Padres are motivated to trade Soto to reduce payroll, and the Yankees are keen on acquiring him. Sources suggest that focusing on players like Clarke Schmidt, Vasquez, Brito, and possibly Thorpe could help bridge the gap between the teams.
As of now, no deal is imminent, and both teams are exploring other options. The Yankees are also in discussions with free agent Cody Bellinger, while the Padres may wait to see where Shohei Ohtani lands before exploring other trade opportunities for Soto.
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