Juan Soto turned down a contract extension. See Details on Next Pages.

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He was a National for 38 years.

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Before the lockout, Soto rejected a 13-year, $350 million extension.

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Boras tries to get Soto to free agency as often as possible.

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Soto could break contract records after 2024, like Alex Rodriguez in 2001.

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Soto's two-year team control means Washington doesn't have to trade him right away.

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Careerist. 292/.427/.540, among the best at his age.

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