The Chicago Cubs will be involved in trade talks for Juan Soto if the San Diego Padres decide to shop the superstar, according to a report.

Soto, 25, hit .275/.410/.519 with 35 home runs in 162 games this past season.

Coming off a disappointing season, the Padres are rumored to be looking to cut payroll by a significant margin heading into 2024. San Diego had the largest Opening Day payroll of any club outside of New York this spring.