The Padres went out and picked up another rumored Dodgers trade target just ahead of the trade deadline. Today, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that San Diego is matching up with the Cincinnati Reds to acquire infielder Brandon Drury.
The journeyman utility man is in the midst of a career year with the Reds. In 92 games, Drury has hit 20 home runs with a .274 average and .855 OPS.
With the addition of Drury, the Padres continue to reshape the NL West as they attempt to catch up to the Dodgers. Over the last 24 hours, San Diego GM AJ Preller has picked up All-Star closer Josh Hader from the Brewers, and of course, Juan Soto and Josh Bell in a blockbuster deal with the Nationals.