Nationals star Juan Soto reportedly turns down record $440m contract

• Soto said no to 15-year, $440m contract with Nats, report says
• Two-time All-Star finished second in NL MVP voting last year

Washington Nationals star outfielder Juan Soto expressed irritation Saturday hours after a report he turned down a record contract with the rebuilding club.

The Athletic, citing unidentified sources, reported Soto turned down a $440m, 15-year contract offer to remain with the Nationals that would have been the most lucrative in baseball history. Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout signed a 12-year, $426.5m deal in 2019.