Padres trade proposal targets Royals' Seth Lugo, boosting their playoff rotation. See details on the deal, impact, and player analysis.

The right-hander has only three wins this season but his durability and expiring contract make him a potentially attractive trade target ahead of the July 31 deadline.

According to Sean McAdam of Masslive.com, the Padres sent a blockbuster offer for Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran. The deal included a ton of talent heading to Boston, but McAdam reports the deal didn't go far.

The San Diego Padres need to add a starting pitcher before the MLB trade deadline, and Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara is a great fit.

Typically, the MLB trade deadline is a time when teams decide whether to be buyers or sellers as they either prepare for the postseason or look to the future.

The San Diego Padres have reportedly shown strong interest in one of the Atlanta Braves' premier power bats ahead of the deadline.

Rival GMs think that Padres GM AJ Preller will be aggressive at the MLB trade deadline, which he almost always is.