Padres face trade deadline challenges with struggling stars
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 3:28 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The San Diego Padres are tied for the third Wild Card spot in the National League but face significant trade deadline challenges. Despite a record of 34-32, key players Manny Machado, Jackson Merrill, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Xander Bogaerts are underperforming this season, which could limit the team's options. The Padres need to enhance their offensive power and improve their starting rotation as they approach the deadline. If these sluggers do not improve, it could hinder the effectiveness of General Manager A.J. Preller's plans, potentially leading to a quiet trade period for the team.
- •Padres are currently 34-32 and tied for the Wild Card spot.
- •Manny Machado, Jackson Merrill, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Xander Bogaerts are all struggling offensively.
- •Team needs to address both hitting and starting rotation by the trade deadline.
- •General Manager A.J. Preller may be limited in trade options if key players do not rebound.
- 3:28 PMYahoo Sports — Padres have a trade deadline problem with four stars including Manny Machado
"This is an issue that needs to be resolved ASAP.
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