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
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) July 12, 2023
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.
