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

The lack of consistent offense and occasional defensive lapses has pushed the Padres to explore external solutions. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, San Diego has expressed interest in trio of outfielders: Steven Kwan of the Cleveland Guardians, Luis Robert Jr. of the Chicago White Sox and Ramón Laureano of the Baltimore Orioles.

Right-hander, out since mid-May with a nerve impingement, will throw to batters for the first time since then on Monday

As usual, Preller will be one of the prime executives to watch at the deadline, pricing every available player, including his own.

The San Diego Padres face the St. Louis Cardinals in the opener of a 4-game set at Busch Stadium in St. Louis Thursday.

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Padres have dubious distinction vs. Cardinals in St Louis; Nick Pivetta looks to stay hot in sweltering Midwest

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