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Two seasons in the past, headlines talked about how the Nationals acquired a stacked bundle of prospects within the epic Juan Soto commerce with the Padres.
This weekend, the excitement is now concerning the Nats’ plans to name up their high prospect, whom they landed in that Aug. 2, 2022, deal.
Outfielder James Wooden was ranked because the Padres’ No. 3 prospect (No. 88 general), based on MLB Pipeline, and was taking part in at Single-A Lake Elsinore on the time of the 2022 Commerce Deadline blockbuster. Right now, he’s ranked because the Nationals’ No. 1 prospect (No. 3 general) and has dominated at Triple-A Rochester.
Slashing a jaw-dropping .353/.463/.595 with a 1.058 OPS, 10 residence runs, 37 RBIs and 10 stolen bases in simply 52 video games, Wooden is predicted to make his Main League debut on Monday after the workforce known as him up.
With Wooden poised to start his chapter as a key member of the Nationals’ future, let’s have a look again at that commerce by a “The place are they now: Wooden debut version.”
Now: Nationals’ beginning shortstop
Nats stats (2024): 74 video games, .282/.339/.513, .852 OPS, 13 residence runs, 42 RBIs, 13 stolen bases
Then: Entered the 2022 season ranked because the Padres’ No. 4 prospect, debuted April 15, 2022
Now: Key member of the Nationals’ beginning rotation
Nats stats (2024): 16 begins, 6-7, 3.60 ERA, 10.48 strikeouts per 9 innings
Then: Ranked because the Padres’ No. 1 prospect (No. 21 general) at time of commerce, taking part in at Excessive-A Fort Wayne
Now: Ranked because the Nationals’ No. 8 prospect, taking part in at Double-A Harrisburg
Nats stats (2024): 49 video games, .278/.369/.369, .738 OPS, three residence runs, 14 RBIs, 11 stolen bases
Hassell has overcome accidents throughout his time within the Nationals group. He gained helpful expertise when he was one of many Nats’ high prospects invited to Main League camp. Hassell was assigned to Harrisburg firstly of this season. His Main League ETA, per MLB Pipeline, is 2025.
Then: Ranked because the Padres’ No. 14 prospect at time of commerce, taking part in within the Rookie-level Arizona Advanced League
Now: Ranked because the Nationals’ No. 10 prospect, taking part in at Single-A Fredericksburg
Nats stats (2024): 13 begins, 1-7, 4.91 ERA, 13.15 strikeouts per 9 innings
Susana was in simply his age-18 season when he was traded to the Nationals. The 6-foot-6, 235-pound flamethrower’s velocity clocks within the triple digits. Susana has reached 103 mph, together with this March within the Spring Breakout. His Main League ETA is 2026, per MLB Pipeline.
Then: A part of deal after Eric Hosmer exercised no-trade clause
Now: Taking part in with Olmecas de Tabasco (Mexico)
Nats stats (2022): 53 video games, .228/.295/.381, .676 OPS, 9 residence runs, 21 RBIs
After the Nationals non-tendered Voit following the 2022 season, he signed with the Brewers and appeared in 22 video games with Milwaukee final season. He signed a Minor League cope with the Mets in February and was launched in March. The next month, Voit signed with Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League.
Then: MVP-caliber All-Star in fifth season with the Nats, with whom he signed in 2015
Now: All-Star outfielder for the Yankees
Padres stats (2022-23): 214 video games, .265/.405/.488, .893 OPS, 41 residence runs, 125 RBIs, 176 walks
From a possible franchise participant to a historic commerce centerpiece, Soto was dealt to the Padres after turning down a 15-year, $440 million contract extension from the Nationals. San Diego hoped Soto may very well be a lacking piece to postseason success, however his tenure on the West Coast solely lasted by the 2023 season. The Padres traded Soto to the Yankees on Dec. 7, and he’s set to develop into a free agent after this season.
Then: Beginning first baseman for the Nationals
Now: First baseman/designated hitter for the Marlins
Padres stats (2022): 53 video games, .192/.316/.271, .587 OPS, three residence runs, 14 RBIs