Trade Deadline Outlook: San Diego Padres
Briefly

San Diego's record stands at 52-44, with a 48.3% playoff probability. The team has identified several needs, including catcher, left field, starting pitcher, and utility infielder, following key player departures. A lack of production from the current catching tandem highlights struggles in that position. Injuries and depth concerns in the rotation have heightened the urgency for the Padres to pursue trade options, particularly in catching and left field, as their previous low-cost attempts have not succeeded.
San Diego has had the same top few needs going back to the offseason. Free agent departures of Kyle Higashioka and Jurickson Profar left them without answers at catcher and in left field, respectively.
The Padres have had arguably the worst catching tandem in MLB. Martín Maldonado and another player have combined to hit .195/.255/.306 over 327 plate appearances.
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