It is a tradition like no other, sifting through the endless amount of trade rumors and determining which are true before the July 31 deadline. The San Diego Padres are not looking to make one big move. Instead, you can expect Padres President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller to make two or three trades before the deadline.
Is a new catcher on the horizon
Several media outlets have reported that Preller has made upgrading the catching position a top priority. He has put tons of pressure on himself to acquire the right catcher that puts them over the top in securing a postseason berth.