In a masterful deal last year, the San Diego Padres acquired Juan Soto in a trade deal. At just 24 years old, he is a star piece for the Padres. Soto struggled to begin his tenure with the Padres but picked up form toward the end of the season. Notably, he proved his worth by playing his best during the postseason.

During last season and now in Spring Training, Soto has built some good chemistry with his teammates. The star outfielder has developed friendships and gotten more familiar with players like Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado. Most recently, he shared a heartwarming answer to a possibly team-dividing question.

Juan Soto loves his all Padres teammates equally

In baseball or any team sport, teammates are more like a family for any player. During the season, one spends most of their time with teammates only. Most recently, the San Diego Padres stars were asked to name their best friend on the team. Star outfielder Juan Soto replied with a wholesome answer. He said that he loves all of his teammates and that they are all his best friends. This was a sweet answer to a possibly team-dividing question. The Padres shared a video of the players answering the question on Twitter. 

In the video, Soto said, “Everybody. Everybody’s my best friend. The least one, Jose Azocar. I’m just kidding. I love all my teammates. I’m fine with it.” In between answering, he even cracked a joke at Jose Azocar’s expense. Soto is truly relishing his time with the Padres after a controversial end to his time with the Washington Nationals.

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Soto suffered a left calf injury during Spring Training, before recovering in time for the World Baseball Classic. The Padres will hope for him to be in his best shape as they gear up for a massive 2023 season.

Soto will be a crucial piece for the Padres in 2023

The San Diego Padres reached the NLCS in 2022, losing to the Philadelphia Phillies. This season, they will aim for the World Series. Juan Soto will be a massive piece for them alongside Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, and Fernando Tatis Jr. this season. They will need their 24-year-old star outfielder to be in his best form. 

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