The San Diego Padres could be very aggressive buyers at the trade deadline this season, but they don't have the prospect capital for many huge deals.

MacKenzie Gore has been one of the lone bright spots for the Washington Nationals this season. The left-handed ace was a deserving All Star. Yet somehow, Gore is involved in trade rumors. That's despite being under club control through 2027. Regardless, Gore is being rumored about, and he was asked about it at All-Star Weekend.

Durán has been one of baseball's best relievers this season. The flamethrowing closer headed into the All-Star break with a career-best 1.66 ERA and 49 strikeouts in 43.1 innings.

One MLB writer recently laid out the trade deadline dream scenario for the San Diego Padres. But does it even make sense for all involved?

The Phillies are looking to add bullpen pitchers at the MLB trade deadline, especially considering Jose Alvarado's suspension.

The Padres are known to be looking for help behind the plate, and their search for catching has extended to the Windy City. The Athletic’s Dennis Lin reports that the Padres have interest in White Sox catcher Korey Lee, who has spent much of the 2025 season either on the big league injured list or at Triple-A Charlotte.

The Phillies won Sunday's series finale, but dropped two of three to the Padres in another show of their greatest strength, and long persisting weaknesses.

The San Diego Padres desperately need to add an outfielder alongside Jackson Merrill and Fernando Tatis Jr., and a trade might be their only option.