Padres Pursue Trades Amid Rotation Injuries

The San Diego Padres, facing injuries in their starting rotation and inconsistent offense, are actively pursuing trade deadline upgrades, targeting pitchers such as Mitch Keller, Luis Severino, and Freddy Peralta. The team is also considering offensive additions like Cedric Mullins, though his recent struggles and trade cost are concerns. Amid these pursuits, the Padres optioned Matt Waldron to Triple-A and called up Eduarniel Nuñez and Ron Marinaccio to strengthen their bullpen for a doubleheader. These roster adjustments reflect the ongoing challenges posed by injuries and underperformance. Despite recent lineup changes, run production remains an issue as the Padres compete for a Wild Card spot. Their upcoming trade and roster decisions will be vital for their postseason ambitions.