Padres trade proposal targets Royals' Seth Lugo, boosting their playoff rotation. See details on the deal, impact, and player analysis.

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.

An MLB insider expects San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller to act with a sense of urgency at the trade deadline.

Dylan Cease is a free agent after 2025, and the Padres appear open to trade offers. With that, here are his best trade fits.

The Padres had 11 hits but failed to score a run in a 3-0 loss to the Cardinals. They’ll be looking for bats at the trade deadline.

The Padres acquired King in the blockbuster Juan Soto trade with the New York Yankees before the 2024 season, and he has flourished in San Diego—making Cease an expendable asset. Over 41 appearances with the Padres, King has compiled a 2.86 ERA, a 17–11 record, and 265 strikeouts over 229.1 innings.

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