LEADING OFF: Soto arrives in SD, Castillo debuts for M’s


              Texas Rangers starting pitcher Martin Perez throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Friday, July 29, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
            
              Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws to a Texas Rangers batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, July 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
            
              Seattle Mariners' Luis Castillo talks to a teammate during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
            
              FILE - Washington Nationals' Juan Soto bats during a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Washington. the Nationals on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, 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. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
            
              Miami Marlins' Sandy Alcantara delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, July 29, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
LEADING OFF: Soto arrives in SD, Castillo debuts for M’s