San Diego tried to fix one of its biggest trade regrets by targeting former top pick MacKenzie Gore in a surprise deadline twist.
If there’s one thing we’ve learned about the San Diego Padres under A.J. Preller, it’s that they’re never afraid to get aggressive, especially at the trade deadline. And in 2025, they once again lived up to that reputation. But among the chaos of blockbuster acquisitions and roster overhauls, one fascinating revelation from Jon Heyman of the New York Post flew a bit under the radar: the Padres reportedly tried to reacquire one of their most prized former prospects, left-hander MacKenzie Gore.