The team of San Diego Padres had a disappointing season MLB 2023. They are in fourth place with a record of 71-78 Western Division out of Bundesliga up to 20 complete sets of Los Angeles Dodgers. And that despite the fact that he had signed the outstanding Dominican baseball player Juan Soto midway through last season and have a whole constellation of stars on their roster.
The Dominican Juan Soto came to the fathers in the Trade deadline the campaign MLB 2022 comes from the Washington Nationals. He then signed a season-long $23 million contract MLB 2023. His leadership seemed to put the Padres at the top of their league, but the reality was different
Those from San Diego arrived National League Championship Series in 2022, but in the current competition they were eliminated from the postseason. This was not in the board’s or board’s plans Juan Soto which has been criticized by fans, but his numbers are favorable.
Juan Soto stats in MLB 2023 (until September 16)
The Dominican outfielder is batting .262 with 30 home runs and 92 RBIs. He also has 28 doubles and a triple on extra-base hits and an offensive line rating of .401/.492/.893 (OBP/SLG/OPS). He collected 137 hits and 122 bases on balls, leading all of baseball. Big leagues.
If we look at the career of Juan Soto in six seasons of MLB is just four home runs shy of his high of 34 in 2019. The 122 walks are the third-highest number of his career, 23 fewer than his 145 in 2021. The 28 doubles are his second-highest career total behind 32 in 2019 and 92 RBIs are his third-highest total, 18 fewer than his personal record.
That said, criticism aside, it certainly wasn’t their responsibility Juan Soto the debacle of San Diego Padres in this campaign MLB 2023.
Juan Soto: contract extension with San Diego Padres? Organizational change in the MLB?
The Dominican has an agreement with the Padres for the campaign MLB 2023 and the team’s result has thrown its continuity into question. Several reports indicate that his departure from San Diego is imminent, while others indicate that there is a rapprochement between Soto and management.
As recently reported by Héctor Gómez, MLB expert, the discussions took place in a good atmosphere on both sides. So much Juan Soto like the organization of San Diego Padres They try to reach an agreement that suits both of them. Of course, experts and fans have spoken of more than $500 million, which seems exorbitant.
For the Parents, that would be a good decision in the short term. Staying with Soto for several years would be an accomplishment. There is no doubt that he is one of the best players in the world MLB and he is barely 24 years old.
On the other hand, San Diego Several good players were signed for multiple seasons, which would guarantee a solid core for at least five years. When the organization’s financial viability allows, which appears to be the case, the Padres will be expected to do their best. Juan Soto.
More than 500 million for 13 or 15 years Juan Soto In San Diego? This could be the contract the player wants to keep with the Padres. The agent Scott Boras He knows a lot about the business. He has already rejected 440 million and 15 years Washington Nationals. We’ll see what he brings now.
