Padres' Shildt to Meet with Star Outfielder Soto Amid Trade Speculations

Soto, Eligible for Arbitration, Could Face Trade Due to Financial Constraints Despite Stellar Performance

New Padres manager Mike Shildt is scheduled to meet with star outfielder Juan Soto in Miami on December 17.
Soto, who was traded to the Padres from Washington in August 2022, is eligible for arbitration this winter.
The 25-year-old left fielder earned $23 million last season and is projected to make about $33 million next year before becoming a free agent after the 2025 World Series.
Despite his impressive performance, the Padres might consider trading Soto due to financial constraints.
Soto had a standout season with 35 home runs, 109 RBIs, and 132 walks, and finished second in NL MVP voting in 2021.