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Padres Seek Key Trades for Playoff Push

7/8/2025

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Padres president A.J. Preller is eyeing crucial roster enhancements as the trade deadline approaches, pinpointing a need for offensive depth, especially in catcher and left field. With a solid bullpen and potential targets like Jarren Duran and Gary Sánchez, the return of injured stars Yu Darvish and Michael King could significantly boost their playoff aspirations.

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Padres president A.J. Preller is eyeing crucial roster enhancements as the trade deadline approaches, pinpointing a need for offensive depth, especially in catcher and left field. With a solid bullpen and potential targets like Jarren Duran and Gary Sánchez, the return of injured stars Yu Darvish and Michael King could significantly boost their playoff aspirations.