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Ranking the top 5 Mets the Padres should target if trade talks heat up

The Padres could benefit from the "one man's trash is another man's treasure" approach.

Sep 28, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) throws to first base to retire Miami Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez (not pictured) during the second inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The Padres are looking to kick their retool year into gear, as they attempt to fill vacancies across their infield, their starting rotation, and potentially at catcher. Luckily for A.J. Preller and company, there are many different approaches the team can take when following this process, as the free agency and trade markets fluctuate on a day-by-day basis.