Derek Jeter Hoping to See Yankees Make Blockbuster Trade for National League Slugger
With both the Padres and Yankees having disappointing seasons, Derek Jeter would like to see the two teams work together in a blockbuster trade if things continue downhill.
While appearing for Fox Sports after Tuesday’s All Star Game, Jeter was asked what trade he wanted to see this season.
“If they [Padres] don’t have a good next couple weeks, I wouldn’t mind seeing the Yankees go out and get Juan Soto,” Jeter said. “You don’t know how long Judge is going to be out, they need some offense, I think it makes sense.”
Despite touting some significant star power, San Diego is only 43–47 this year while New York is 49–42 and fourth in the AL East.
"If [the Padres] don't have a good next couple of weeks, I wouldn't mind seeing the Yankees go out and get Juan Soto." - @derekjeter ???? pic.twitter.com/BrMe6jJAwR
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Yankees star Aaron Judge has been out since June 3 with a toe injury and the team sorely misses its reigning MVP. Meanwhile, Soto has developed into one of MLB’s premier stars. The 24-year-old just appeared in his third straight All-Star Game and is sitting at 82 hits and 15 home runs while batting .265 for the 2023 season.
Though it’s not a likely scenario, any deal involving Soto would surely turn the MLB world on its head.