However, according to a report from MLB insider Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Padres got some bad news on the availability of their top trade target, Boston Red Sox outfielder and All-Star Game MVP, Jarren Duran.

As the July 31 trade deadline approaches, Boston Red Sox left fielder Jarren Duran has the San Diego Padres’ top trade target. The Padres have reportedly alrea

The San Diego Padres have reportedly been chasing a trade for Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran for months, but that pursuit has taken a wild turn.

Cease’s name has come up in trade rumors, largely because he’s in his final year under contract and is making nearly $14 million. Theoretically, the Padres could trade Cease for controllable pieces, while freeing up money to spend elsewhere on the roster.

Alcantara has his best start of the season, allowing only an unearned run in seven innings, and the Marlins take 2 of 3 against Padres

Sandy Alcantara delivered his best performance of the season for the Miami Marlins, pitching seven innings with four strikeouts and helping lead the Marlins to a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.

Rookie Agustín Ramírez had two hits and scored two runs, and the Miami Marlins held on to beat the San Diego Padres 4-3.

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is July 31, which means we're eight days away and the ticking of the clock is starting to become audible. We've seen very little movement thus far, but there's still some sorting out to be done in the standings and we've got over a week.