In a move that sent shockwaves through the baseball world, the New York Yankees pulled off a major trade, acquiring the All-Star slugger Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres. Remarkably, this acquisition had been predicted by none other than Yankees legend Derek Jeter back in July.
During FOX’s coverage of the 2023 MLB All-Star Game, Jeter was asked about the marquee trade he’d like to witness. Without hesitation, Jeter expressed his desire to see the Yankees make a move for Juan Soto. Fast forward to the present, and it seems the Yankees heeded the advice of their former captain.
Shortly after the Padres-Yankees trade announcement, Jeter shared his prescient prediction from July on X (formerly known as Twitter), undoubtedly earning himself a well-deserved victory lap.
Derek Jeter: “I wouldn’t mind seeing the Yankees go out and get Juan Soto.”
Narrator: The Yankees went out and got Juan Soto. pic.twitter.com/kcIVWcak6E
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) December 7, 2023
This trade didn’t just bring Juan Soto to the Bronx; it also added outfielder Trent Grisham to the Yankees’ rotation. In exchange for this blockbuster deal, the Yankees sent Michael King, Jhony Brito, Randy Vasquez, Drew Thorpe, and Kyle Higashioka to the Padres.
Juan Soto, coming off a season where he posted a .275 batting average, 35 home runs, and 109 RBIs, is expected to be a significant asset for the Bronx Bombers in 2024. The Yankees are undoubtedly hoping for him to replicate these impressive numbers in their lineup.