Padres consider trades while two stars aim to stay with teams

As the MLB trade deadline approaches on August 3, the San Diego Padres are adopting an open-minded approach regarding potential deals. General Manager A.J. Preller indicated that all options are on the table, although the team intends to keep All-Star closer Mason Miller. Meanwhile, Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox and Willson Contreras of the Boston Red Sox both expressed their desires to remain with their respective teams long-term. Murakami is in the first year of a two-year, $34 million contract, while Contreras is signed with the Red Sox through 2027 with a club option for 2028. Additionally, the Houston Astros and Milwaukee Brewers are finalizing a trade involving Lance McCullers Jr., who has been sidelined due to injury.

• 3:23 PMCBS Sports — MLB rumors: Padres taking 'open-minded' deadline approach; two American League sluggers want to stay put