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San Diego Padres fans cautiously optimistic about Juan Soto's five
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Soto shines in DC return as Padres down Nationals 7-4
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Juan Soto, Josh Bell Traded to Padres; Nationals to Get C.J.
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Juan Soto effect: Padres, Mariners, Cardinals vie for Nationals OF
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FILE - Washington Nationals' Juan Soto celebrates his home run
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Juan Soto debuts for San Diego Padres; the Washington Nationals
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Deadline-day blockbuster: Padres acquire superstar Soto, Josh Bell
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Juan Soto Continues Slow Start In San Diego
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MLB world reacts to Juan Soto hitting first homer with Padres to
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Juan Soto - Wikipedia
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Deep Dive: What Juan Soto adds to the San Diego Padres lineup
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San Diego Padres obtain Juan Soto from Washington Nationals