The San Diego Padres have been predicted to be trading their No. 7 overall prospect and right-handed starting pitcher Miguel Mendez ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.

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.

The San Diego Padres might consider trading Dylan Cease at the trade deadline, and the Chicago Cubs could emerge as the best landing spot for a deal.

The Boston Red Sox rejected the San Diego Padres' package of starting pitcher Dylan Cease, No. 2 prospect Ethan Salas and an unnamed prospect for All-Star outfi

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

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.

In ESPN's latest trade exercise, the San Diego Padres go out and make a deal for Marcell Pzuna from the Atlanta Braves.