Anthony Bender, 30, is on pace to have the best season in his four-year career. He's appeared in 45 games for the Marlins this season and has a 2-5 record, 1.83 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, three saves, and has struck out 35 batters in 44.1 innings pitched.

Explore the Padres’ potential blockbuster trade proposal for Steven Kwan, analyzing top prospects, lineup impact, and Guardians’ future outlook.

As the recipients of such a start, the Padres might've seen enough to swing a deal. The Padres are interested in landing Alcantara, and with Gomez's report, the two-time All-Star is trending towards being traded, which is good news for the Padres.

The MLB trade deadline is a little more than two weeks away, and the San Diego Padres are yet to address any of the glaring holes in their lineup. Arguably the

Missing from any potential trade discussion are their top two players, Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr., as trading either would likely crater any World Series hopes for the Padres.

The Padres are interested in Ozuna, and according to this report from Gomez, their trade talks are intensifying. In his big-league career, Ozuna has 288 home runs, including a 40-home-run season in 2023 and a 39-home-run season in 2024.