The San Diego Padres love to wheel and deal, but it seems they have dealt themselves into a bit of a pickle. The team has been aggressive in adding players the last year or two to become a serious contender, but according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the team is now on pace to exceed the luxury tax threshold, set this year at $210 million.
The best way to get back under would be to trade disappointing first baseman Eric Hosmer, who has a limited 10-team no-trade clause that the Royals are not on.