Var slotName = “ad63008c8fbe5bd-adSlotLppos” We were in the same team at 15-16 years old, and then it becomes reality again. They have known each other for a long time, having played together in the Dominican Under-23 League. It helps to want to show up at the stadium a little earlier, that sort of thing. “It’s a lot of fun and very challenging,” Soto said.īell added: “As players we give everything we’ve got regardless of the kit, but there’s a little more bite when you’re in the race. Soto and Bell have gone from the club with the worst record in the big leagues to a team that can now go very far The Padres haven’t played in the Fall Classic since 1998, when they were eliminated by the New York Yankees. The following year, he was the Nationals’ batting champion (0.351).
»Ī star in 20, Soto helped the Nationals win the World Series in 2019. Josh and I are getting along great, so when I heard the news, I was thrilled. “I was hoping to be the only one negotiated,” said the 23-year-old Dominican. One of baseball’s best young hitters, Soto is happy that Bell was included in the deal. The Dodgers have a big lead in their division, but the Padres are in good shape to advance to the playoffs as the top 3 clubs have not won a division title. Soto and Bell were acquired from Washington in exchange for MacKenzie Gore, Luke Voit, James Wood, CJ Abrams, Robert Hassell III and Jarlin Susana. Machado provided three hits, including a long ball.
Soto picked and walked twice, scoring once.īell also walked twice, crossing the plate twice.īrandon Drury hit a grand slam and the Padres won 9-1, recording their fifth straight win. Soto was second on Wednesday, ahead of Machado and Bell. This club has what it takes to win the World Series.