What happened: The San Diego Padres are evaluating their trade deadline approach following a recent drop in the standings. General manager A.J. Preller must decide whether to leverage minor-league assets for reinforcements or sell pieces for future prospect capital.
Why it matters: San Diego recently suffered an eight-game losing streak that dropped the club below .500 and out of the playoff picture. The San Diego Padres trail the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers by double digits as rotation struggles compound existing offensive deficiencies.
By the numbers: San Diego holds a 45-46 record and ranks last in several MLB offensive categories. The rotation is currently managing injuries to Yu Darvish, Joe Musgrove, Nick Pivetta, Matt Waldron, German Marquez, and Randy Vasquez, while outfielder Ramon Laureano is out for the season.
What to watch: The series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Diego Padres is tied 1-1. The front office continues to assess the trade market ahead of the deadline.