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A year after trading Soto, the Nationals still need to be patient
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Soto shines in DC return as Padres down Nationals 7-4
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Washington Nationals' Juan Soto getting there as he builds back up
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Juan Soto trade grades: Padres get 'A' for landing superstar; low
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Juan Soto trade possibilities: How all 29 MLB teams stack up
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MLB Trade Rumors: Juan Soto, Josh Bell headed to Padres, as
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Nats 20-year old phenom Juan Soto looks to build on stellar rookie
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Nationals' Juan Soto tests positive for COVID-19, will miss season
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What's left to build on if the Washington Nationals trade Juan
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Washington Nationals' Juan Soto working his way back to full