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Padres would like to have Soto 'for many years to come
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MLB playoffs: Padres' Juan Soto issues warning. Phillies beware - Sports Illustrated
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Padres want Juan Soto 'for many years to come,' A.J. Preller says - ESPN
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Juan Soto returns to Nationals Park as opposing player after trade, leads Padres to dominant win
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Padres Notes: Mother Nature Helping Friars Postseason Hopes, Mets May Want Juan Soto and More - Sports Illustrated Inside The Padres News, Analysis and More
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Five MLB teams that need a turnaround to make playoffs (and their chances to do so) - The Athletic
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Juan Soto drives in pair of runs as Padres give Bob Melvin series win against former Oakland club
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Juan Soto traded to Padres; Nationals get big prospect haul – The Denver Post
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Padres' Snell overpowers Dodgers in 6-1 victory for Friars' first series win against LA since 2021 - ABC7 Los Angeles
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San Diego Padres obtain Juan Soto from Washington Nationals
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Juan Soto trade: Padres' projected lineup, playoff hopes boosted by deal, return of Fernando Tatis Jr.
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Deep Dive: What Juan Soto adds to the San Diego Padres lineup