The MLB non-waiver trade deadline has come and gone, leaving teams with clear aspirations as we head into the stretch drive. Some clubs, like the Baltimore Orioles, abandoned their hopes, choosing to ship off serviceable talent for future pieces and a chance at a better draft pick. Others decided to mortgage future assets for a chance to win now.
The San Diego Padres fall into the latter category.
Padre Pickups
The Padres dealt three of their top four prospects to the Washington Nationals in exchange for the premier player available on the trade market, Juan Soto.