The San Diego Padres have been linked with several players, including a division rival, ahead of the trade deadline, and right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. took a shot at the Los Angeles Dodgers.

An area of need for the Padres is starting pitching. Michael King has been out since May with a shoulder ailment, and Dylan Cease has been up-and-down all season. Nick Pivetta and his 3.07 ERA has given the team quality innings all year, but outside of him, it hasn’t been much.

One of the most important positions for the San Diego Padres to address in the next month is their catcher spot. With Martin Maldanado and Elias Diaz struggling at the plate, both behind it and next to it,

The San Diego Padres were given a positive update on the health of Michael King, who has been out for more than a month. Even though tests are showing no damag

The issue with this proposal, Rymer says, is the amount the Padres would need to give up. De Vries is the No. 3 prospect in MLB, and the Padres will likely not want to consider moving the 18-year-old.

Heading into the trade deadline, there's no doubt that the Padres need pitching. If San Diego doesn't improve its rotation, they shouldn't expect much to change throughout the year.  When recently searching for arms the Padres could add,

San Diego Padres first baseman Luis Arraez is one of the best contact hitters in baseball, but as the trade deadline intensifies, the question of how other team

Blockbuster Trade Proposal Lands Padres Gold Glove Outfielder, Pitcher for Dylan Cease. Insider Reveals How Nick Pivetta Signing Affects Dylan Cease's Future With Padres.

The Padres need staring pitching help so I suggest they go back to a frequent trade partner in the Cleveland Guardians and make a deal. CLE gets: OF Juan Soto. SD gets: RHP Shane Bieber OF Steven Kwan