The Padres still have a chance to win the division, and they will need this player to remain on the team in order to do it.

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"It is not known what level of salary the Padres can afford to take on, but they are seeking an upgrade via the trade market.

The San Diego Padres have traded catcher Brett Sullivan to the Pittsburgh Pirates for outfielder Bryce Johnson and cash considerations, per insider Noah Hiles. The Friars have had a depth problem ...

The San Diego Padres and the Chicago White Sox could be trade partners once again; this time involving leftfielder Luis ...

The San Diego Padres traded veteran Connor Joe to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for right-hander Andrew Moore and cash considerations ... The Padres made the trade in the middle of Friday's ...

MLB insider Hector Gomez creates a wild trade idea, sending the Boston Red Sox Jarren Duran and Marcelo Mayer to the San ...

The Pirates have acquired catcher Brett Sullivan from the Padres organization in exchange for outfielder Bryce Johnson and cash considerations ... This trade appears to be filling a need ...

The Padres announced that they have acquired outfielder Bryce Johnson and cash considerations in exchange for catcher Brett Sullivan. Neither player was on a 40-man roster at the time of the deal ...

The Padres announced that they’ve dealt reliever Tom Cosgrove to the Cubs for cash considerations ... It’s possible they’ll lose Kilian via trade or waivers within the next week.

The Reds acquired outfielder Connor Joe from the Padres for minor league reliever Andrew Moore and cash considerations, the teams announced. Cincinnati transferred Tyler Callihan to the 60-day ...