The San Diego Padres are below .500, outside of the playoff pitcher and had multiple pitchers on expiring deals that could have fetched a premium prospect package.
While this context seemingly would lead to a deadline sell, the team instead opted to hold on to their talent and replenish the roster with players like Ji-Man Choi, Rich Hill, Scott Barlow and Garrett Cooper. President of Baseball Operations A.J. Preller said that this decision was made due to the organization's confidence with the talent on the roster.
"We have a team that we feel like can win," Preller said, per Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.