Juan Soto, who spurned $440m deal, sent to Padres in deadline blockbuster

• Star outfielder traded to Padres with first baseman Josh Bell
• Soto, 23, is two-time All-Star and prize of this year's deadline
• Dominican turned down record $440m offer from Nationals

The San Diego Padres will acquire superstar outfielder Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals on Tuesday in one of baseball's biggest deals at the trade deadline, vaulting their postseason chances by adding a World Series champion who is one of baseball's best hitters in his early 20s.

A person with direct knowledge of the move told the Associated Press the Padres and Nationals have agreed to a multiplayer deal contingent on San Diego first baseman Eric Hosmer waiving his no-trade provision. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because negotiations were ongoing.