He went on to sign a record-breaking, 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets as a free agent last offseason. Meanwhile, the Padres lost six top prospects in the Soto trade, and some have even emerged as All-Stars.

The Washington Nationals are prime contenders to be sellers ahead of Thursday's MLB trade deadline, and starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore is garnering plenty of attention.

Mackenzie Gore is generating significant MLB trade deadline buzz, but the Washington Nationals are likely to retain the left-hander.