Despite their need for starting pitching depth heading into the stretch run, the Boston Red Sox recently rejected an offer from the San Diego Padres for a deal involving Jarren Duran and Dylan Cease.

For The Athletic's Jim Bowden, there's one deal he'd love to see Preller and the Padres make at the deadline. And this trade proposal isn't a normal one; it's a three-team blockbuster that lands San Diego their most desired outfielder at the deadline.

The San Diego Padres are set to be aggressive buyers at the trade deadline, but there's a chance they make some moves to sell at the same time.

The San Diego Padres have reportedly inquired about Miami Marlins right-handed pitcher Sandy Alcantara, per The Athletic's Dennis Lin. More news: Padres P

The Padres are expected to target Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara and Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen. What these two have in common is that both are former aces, struggling this season, who could be complicated trade deadline targets.

The San Diego Padres get a concerning update from an Atlanta Braves writer on reported Marcell Ozuna trade talks.