The MLB trade deadline is fast approaching. One player that many are talking about is Washington Nationals star Juan Soto. He has been rumored to be on the trade market for the Nationals after reportedly rejecting a contract extension with the team.MLB insider Ken Rosenthal recently spoke about the top two destinations for Juan Soto. Rosenthal claims the San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals are the favorites to make a deal at this point.FOX Sports: MLB@MLBONFOXThe perceived front-runners to land Juan Soto are the Padres and Cardinals, per @Ken_Rosenthal1453195The perceived front-runners to land Juan Soto are the Padres and Cardinals, per @Ken_Rosenthal https://t.co/9JSPbwVGos"The perceived front-runners to land Juan Soto are the Padres and Cardinals, per @Ken_Rosenthal" - Fox Sports: MLBMany baseball fans took to Twitter to react to the breaking news from Rosenthal. Cardinals fans cannot begin to imagine having Juan Soto in the starting lineup, alongside Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado.My name goes here...@PoliticsportsDoubt the Cards do a deal like this but the thought of Goldy Arenado Soto in the lineup is crazy twitter.com/MLBONFOX/statu…FOX Sports: MLB@MLBONFOXThe perceived front-runners to land Juan Soto are the Padres and Cardinals, per @Ken_Rosenthal1195The perceived front-runners to land Juan Soto are the Padres and Cardinals, per @Ken_Rosenthal https://t.co/9JSPbwVGosDoubt the Cards do a deal like this but the thought of Goldy Arenado Soto in the lineup is crazy twitter.com/MLBONFOX/statu…Cardinals fans are wanting the team to make a move either for Soto or for pitching.Boring guy@ScottOuell@MLBONFOX @Ken_Rosenthal Cards need to make a move or get out of the way. Although they would be better off with pitching@MLBONFOX @Ken_Rosenthal Cards need to make a move or get out of the way. Although they would be better off with pitchingSome are saying the Padres do not have what the Nationals would ask in return for Soto.Gregory Eddy@GregoryEddy14@MLBONFOX @Ken_Rosenthal Padres don’t have what the Nats need.@MLBONFOX @Ken_Rosenthal Padres don’t have what the Nats need.Rumors that the Cardinals and Padres are interested in Soto have been circulating for several days now.fried friar@PadresFoo@MLBONFOX @Ken_Rosenthal Same shit the last 3 days50@MLBONFOX @Ken_Rosenthal Same shit the last 3 daysOverall, Juan Soto is a once-in-a-generation type player and would greatly improve whichever team decides to trade for him.Juan Soto discusses MLB trade rumors as deadline approachesSt. Louis Cardinals v Washington NationalsPrior to tonight's Washington Nationals and St. Louis Cardinals game at Nationals Park, Juan Soto spoke to Rosenthal about the trade rumors. Soto is content with staying with the team, but it is not his decision.FOX Sports: MLB@MLBONFOX"I would love to stay here. I would be more than glad, but at the end of the day I don't make decisions."Juan Soto sat down with @Ken_Rosenthal to talk about the 'craziness' of his trade rumors:945119"I would love to stay here. I would be more than glad, but at the end of the day I don't make decisions."Juan Soto sat down with @Ken_Rosenthal to talk about the 'craziness' of his trade rumors: https://t.co/bDr9kU8RXB"'I would love to stay here. I would be more than glad, but at the end of the day I don't make decisions.' Juan Soto sat down with @Ken_Rosenthal to talk about the 'craziness' of his trade rumors:" -MLBONFOXThe rumors come at an odd time given that the Cardinals are visiting the Nationals for a weekend series. Nationals manager Dave Martinez spoke about Juan Soto's recent trade rumors.FOX Sports: MLB@MLBONFOX"There's so many rumors going on... when I played there was no Twitter, there was no Instagram, there wasn't any of that stuff. Dave Martinez talked about what it's like managing a ball club amid all the trade rumors28618"There's so many rumors going on... when I played there was no Twitter, there was no Instagram, there wasn't any of that stuff. Dave Martinez talked about what it's like managing a ball club amid all the trade rumors https://t.co/ZdWRdvR3cj""There's so many rumors going on... when I played there was no Twitter, there was no Instagram, there wasn't any of that stuff.' Dave Martinez talked about what it's like managing a ball club amid all the trade rumors" - Fox Sports: MLBOverall, whether Juan Soto is traded or not, it will be an exciting next few days to see what unfolds. For more news and updates, go to the Sportskeeda Baseball page.