Padres move up in power rankings after trade deadline acquisitions

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Padres move up in power rankings after trade deadline acquisitions
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The San Diego Padres moved up nine spots to tenth in the power rankings following aggressive moves at the trade deadline. They acquired pitchers Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants and Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers, bolstering their rotation while maintaining closer Mason Miller. Currently, the Padres are two games behind the playoff picture and aim to improve their chances for postseason contention. Their recent trades show a commitment to competing despite challenges in the NL West.

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  • Padres acquired Robbie Ray and Casey Mize before the trade deadline.
  • San Diego now sits at ten in the post-deadline power rankings.
  • They are two games out of the NL wild card race.
  • The Padres maintain closer Mason Miller amid trades.
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  • 11:13 PMYahoo SportsPadres jump nine spots in power rankings following aggressive deadline buying
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San Diego made multiple moves that should help them surge.

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