What happened: San Diego and Toronto are both linked to MLB's thin starting pitching trade market with the deadline approaching. The two clubs meet Saturday in San Diego, each looking to address rotation needs before making a move.
Why it matters: Toronto has won its last two games after a scuffling stretch, while San Diego has dropped its most recent outing; both clubs slid entering the deadline stretch. A thin starting-pitcher pool ahead of the deadline raises the stakes for either side still chasing a playoff spot.
By the numbers: Padres: 46-47, 3.9 runs scored, 4.4 allowed per game, on a one-game skid after going 3-2 in their last five. Blue Jays: 44-49, 4.0 runs scored, 4.4 allowed, riding a two-game win streak despite a 2-3 stretch. San Diego opened as a favorite Saturday with the total set at 8.0.
What to watch: Both rosters face pressure to add rotation depth before the deadline, with Saturday's game in San Diego the first look at either club under that pressure.