A major bomb was dropped by the Union-Tribune’s Kevin Acee last night, as reported on by MLB Trade Rumors. According to Acee, this year’s deadline could pretty much be open season on any Padre position player not named Tatis, Machado, or Hosmer. The following from MLBTR’s reportage:
The Padres’ goal in dealing from its current position player cast would be to upgrade offensively at two spots – catcher and center field – and add “young arms,” per Acee. Their desire to pick up controllable pitching has long been known, though it’s interesting they want a better offensive backstop.