Yankees Rumors: Juan Soto Trade Talks with Nationals Have 'No Traction'

The New York Yankees don't seem to be interested in acquiring Juan Soto before the trade deadline.

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Bronx Bombers checked in with the Washington Nationals on Sunday, but there wasn't much traction on the talks about Soto. Washington doesn't see the star others do, he sees the Yankees prospect as a very good major- leaguer.

It seems that the two sides won't agree on an agreement.

It doesn't come as much of a surprise that the Yankees are out of the running, since MLB insider Jim Bowden reported that the San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals, and Los Angeles Dodgers are the final four candidates for the Nationals' star.

The Padres are thought to be the favorite according to some executives.

The outfielder seems to be weighed down by all the trade talk. He told reporters that he wanted to see what happened. Go over that day and start somewhere else.

He had just five hits in 26 at-bats after the All-Star Game. He already has a World Series crown, a batting title, two Silver Sluggers and two All-Star selections on his resume.

It could solve two concerns at the same time. It would add one of the best players in the league as it chases a championship, but he could also be a replacement for Judge in the middle of the lineup for a long time.

The Yankees and Judge have yet to come to an agreement on a new contract.

Washington doesn't seem to believe in the ceiling of New York's top prospect.

The centerpiece of a trade at some point this season could be Volpe, who is slashing.253/.350/.473 with 15 home runs, 49 RBI and 37 stolen bases in Double-A.