The Juan Soto deal could not get more suspenseful. While the whole MLB world waits for the news of the big signing, a delay due to medical review stepped into another layer of delay. But this time, supper is in the way. 

Just as everyone was on the brink of congratulating the Yankees, one might have to hold their horses. The San Diego Padres are currently at the professional baseball scouts’ dinner. Owing to that, there is predictably a substantial delay. 

Why Is There Yet Another Delay?

@BNightengale shared a tweet that said, “The Padres are at the professional baseball scouts dinner, so it will be hours, or perhaps tomorrow, until a Soto deal is finalized.” With that, one has to wait longer. Both the teams prolonging making a statement could have an underlying meaning. Does this indicate that it’s a done deal? Or are there any more loose ends to tie? 

Brimming with suspense, fans hoped to celebrate and congratulate the Yankees. But folks might have to wait longer with little to no information. First there was news that the talks between NYY and San Diego Padres were punctuated. Second, there was a delay owing to reviewing medical information. Now dinner came in the way. The conclusion is that on one hand, all events indicate that the Yankees and Padres would close the deal on Juan Soto by tonight. But things are still far from being done.

Well, it is also important to note that this trade does not solely include the Dominican. San Diego is set to acquire five players. Namely, pitchers Michael King, Drew Thorpe, Jhony Brito, Randy Vásquez, and catcher Kyle Higashioka in the deal.

Cautious Optimism In The Midst of Chatter

According to reports of SNY, there is “cautious optimism” that the two teams will resolve their differences. It is also likely that the trade will be finalized soon enough. Despite the fact that there have been minor hiccups, it is safe to acknowledge the possibility of Soto joining the Bronx.

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Well, the odds are in favor of the Yankees and Padres completing this trade because they both want it to happen. But as the Winter Meetings wind up, there are talks of Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman leaving Nashville. Is there going to be unfinished business? When is the Soto deal going to close? These are question that only time can answer.

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