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Padres Open Braves Series, Weigh Trade Deadline Moves

7/21/2026

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The San Diego Padres begin a four-game series at Truist Park against the Atlanta Braves on July 20, 2026, after losing a three-game series to Kansas City.
The Royals loss has prompted front-office talks about becoming sellers before the July 31 trade deadline.
The Padres will start JP Sears (5.03 ERA) in the opener versus Bryce Elder (4.12 ERA) and Chris Sale (2.06 ERA) in the finale versus Griffin Canning (6.67 ERA).

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The San Diego Padres begin a four-game series at Truist Park against the Atlanta Braves on July 20, 2026, after losing a three-game series to Kansas City.
The Royals loss has prompted front-office talks about becoming sellers before the July 31 trade deadline.
The Padres will start JP Sears (5.03 ERA) in the opener versus Bryce Elder (4.12 ERA) and Chris Sale (2.06 ERA) in the finale versus Griffin Canning (6.67 ERA).