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.

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You won't be seeing these stars made available via trade this year -- but what would it take to land them if they were?

It’s stating the obvious to say this will be an eventful Trade Deadline in San Diego. With A.J. Preller as general manager, they all are.

The Boston Red Sox are in the market for a closer at the trade deadline, and the St. Louis Cardinals could have the perfect player for them.