The San Diego Padres could be very aggressive buyers at the trade deadline this season, but they don't have the prospect capital for many huge deals.

MacKenzie Gore has been one of the lone bright spots for the Washington Nationals this season. The left-handed ace was a deserving All Star. Yet somehow, Gore is involved in trade rumors. That's despite being under club control through 2027. Regardless, Gore is being rumored about, and he was asked about it at All-Star Weekend.

San Diego Padres receive outfielder Jarren Duran. One proposed trade from Sportsnaut's Matt Johnson pitched the Red Sox shipping Duran to the Padres for San Diego closer Robert Suarez and a couple prospects. However, SI on Red Sox' Jackson Roberts wasn't a major advocate for that trade proposal.

One MLB writer recently laid out the trade deadline dream scenario for the San Diego Padres. But does it even make sense for all involved?

Braves bullpen arms could be on the block, Orioles could deal one or two starters, Luis Robert Jr. heading out West?

Jarren Duran trade rumors are heating up, as the Boston Red Sox and a notable National League team are being mentioned in insider reporting.

The Boston Red Sox are still drawing trade interest from the San Diego Padres, as they remain "enamored" by All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran.

The Padres found themselves in a familiar place Sunday after a 2-1 loss to the Phillies. They had not gained ground. They had not lost any.

The San Diego Padres have a strong team that is capable of a deep postseason run if they make some key upgrades before the trade deadline on July 31. At 50-43, San Diego is five-and-a-half games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for first place in the National League West but just a half-game back from the third NL Wild Card spot.