As the Mets look to upgrade their rotation ahead of the deadline, they are reportedly among teams who have spoken with the San Diego Padres about right-hander Dylan Cease, according to ESPN's Buster Olney.

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The San Diego Padres have recalled right-hander Stephen Kolek from Triple-A El Paso, and he is set to start Tuesday evening's contest against the Miami Marlins.

Padres could make a salary swap at trade deadline to try to get what they need for offense; it seems Martin Maldonado might not be going anywhere

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The Boston Red Sox are considering trading Jarren Duran away, with the San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies waiting in the wings.

The San Diego Padres have to do some payroll gymnastics to address their needs and not take themselves out of the playoff race at the trade deadline.