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Padres' Wild Trade Deadline Looms
18 Jul
Summary
- Padres are 3.5 games out of NL wild-card spot as deadline approaches.
- Team open to trading stars like Mason Miller, Michael King, Adrian Morejon.
- A.J. Preller orchestrated the deadline's biggest deal last summer.
The San Diego Padres are at a critical juncture approaching the August 3 trade deadline, with their path as either buyers or sellers yet to be determined. As of July 18, 2026, the team trails by 3.5 games in the National League wild-card race. President of baseball operations A.J. Preller, renowned for orchestrating impactful trades, is expected to make significant moves regardless of the team's final standing.
If the Padres opt to sell, several key players are reportedly available. This includes closer Mason Miller, acquired in a notable deal last summer, high-leverage reliever Adrian Morejon, and pitcher Michael King. King, who arrived in San Diego as part of the 2023 Juan Soto trade, has posted a 3.41 ERA with 92 strikeouts this season. Morejon, signed as an international free agent, has a 3.42 ERA, a significant increase from his 2.08 ERA in 2025.
