LOS ANGELES —
Sorry, Padres fans. Your team has to keep an open mind and an open ear. It has to make sure the phone batteries are charged. It has to crunch the numbers, weighing status quo against the potential dividends of a brightening tomorrow.
The Padres absolutely have to consider trading Kirby Yates.
That’s not what most want to hear, considering Yates continues plowing unique door-slamming ground with a club record 30 saves at the All-Star break after polishing off another in the Padres’ 5-3 win Sunday at Dodger Stadium.
When you pile up that many saves by early July, in 31 opportunities, plenty of clubs take notice.