"It is not known what level of salary the Padres can afford to take on, but they are seeking an upgrade via the trade market.

Padres veteran outfielder Jason Heyward has been the team's starting left fielder since he returned from an injury. However, his bat has not improved this season, and the team may look to upgrade.

The San Diego Padres beat the Miami Marlins ... Additionally, a team insider provided an update on the ongoing search to upgrade a key position. The price range for said position is still unknown ...

"While he is highly valued for his experience — and willingness to share that experience — it is highly likely the Padres will search for a regular left fielder as the trade deadline ...

The Minnesota Twins and San Diego Padres have spoken about a potential trade that would send veteran ... the Padres would view him as an upgrade over Luis Campusano. Campusano, 26, finished ...

And here is one relevant difference from December 2023, when the Padres’ trade of Soto went down as the rare Winter Meetings blockbuster: The market for prominent talent is really moving.

The San Diego Padres have acquired right-handed starter ... who was acquired in December as part of the Juan Soto trade, and Jairo Iriarte, outfield prospect Samuel Zavala and major-league ...

The San Diego Padres are at least looking into making ... but one has to wonder if they could spend that money more efficiently on an upgrade elsewhere.

Padres outfielder Hunter Renfroe has come up in trade rumors this week ... dealing from its current position player cast would be to upgrade offensively at two spots – catcher and center ...