Padres weigh trade deadline strategy amid rotation struggles

San Diego is 2.5 games out of the final wild-card spot.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 211 min read

What happened: The San Diego Padres are evaluating their roster strategy ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline. The front office could pursue starting pitching to support Michael King, or pivot to selling if the club falters.

Why it matters: The Padres hold a 46-46 record and are utilizing a patchwork bullpen approach to navigate recent rotation struggles. The club could receive significant interest in Mason Miller, while impending free agents Adrian Morejon and Jason Adam are potential rental pieces for contenders.

By the numbers: San Diego is scoring 4.1 runs per game while allowing 4.3, going 2-3 over its last five contests.

What to watch: The Padres face the 53-38 Atlanta Braves in a road series to open the week.

Sources

Yahoo MLB 2026-07-21T14:15:00.413724+00:00

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