The San Diego Padres are set to be aggressive buyers at the trade deadline, but there's a chance they make some moves to sell at the same time.

Two years after their payroll peaked, the San Diego Padres' financial outlook remains a source of fascination to people within Major League Baseball leading up to the July 31 trade deadline.

The Padres are expected to target Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara and Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen. What these two have in common is that both are former aces, struggling this season, who could be complicated trade deadline targets.

According to the New York Post's Jon Heyman, the Yankees join the Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Rays, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets and Chicago Cubs as the six teams who have calle

Padres fans are severely worried for Yu Darvish after the veteran made another disastrous start, this time in a 9-7 loss vs. the Cardinals.

As the trade deadline nears, those close to Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara are making it known he is bracing for himself to be traded in the next week.

The San Diego Padres have reportedly inquired about Miami Marlins right-handed pitcher Sandy Alcantara, per The Athletic's Dennis Lin. More news: Padres P

As usual, Preller will be one of the prime executives to watch at the deadline, pricing every available player, including his own.

The San Diego Padres could afford to add another pitcher to their roster at the trade deadline, and Kansas City Royals ace Seth Lugo is the perfect option.