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Padres’ next big move could come from the Red Sox trade fallout

Losing out on Contreras hurts, but the Cardinals are known as a team that is "selling." This means that the Padres could inquire on someone else they find interesting on the roster in hopes of organizing a trade.

Sep 3, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher JoJo Romero (59) pitches against the Athletics during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

The Padres saw one of their top trade targets fall through on Sunday, as the St.