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Padres rumors: Max Scherzer trade would put NL West title in the picture

Max Scherzer pitching for the Nationals. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

Earlier today we wrote that the Padres trading for Max Scherzer would be a dream-come-true that helped shore up the rotation.

Now we learn the team is thinking the same way.

Jayson Stark of The Athletic reported on Twitter that the Padres are among the teams pursuing the Nationals’ World Series ace.

Of course, they’re not alone in the pursuit. The Dodgers are also said to be in on him.

These are the 8 teams known to be in on Max Scherzer, via multiple sources:

Dodgers
Giants
Padres
Red Sox
Rays
Blue Jays
Astros
Mets

Also heard Yankees checked in & were told he was unlikely to OK a trade there.