Juan Soto rumors: Nationals roster move a strong sign trade is coming
DETROIT, MI - JULY 22: David Dahl #21 of the Texas Rangers bats against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on July 22, 2021, in Detroit, Michigan....
DETROIT, MI - JULY 22: David Dahl #21 of the Texas Rangers bats against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on July 22, 2021, in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) The Nationals made a minor roster move on Friday that would seem to indicate that a Juan Soto trade is coming before the MLB trade deadline. Most MLB fans have already accepted that Juan Soto is going to be traded, likely sooner rather than later — namely before the Aug. 2 trade deadline. Yet, there are still reports that the Washington Nationals could wait until this offseason in order to make sure they get the deal they want.