Padres prepare for crucial series against Diamondbacks after trade deadline
Medianewsgroup.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The San Diego Padres are set to face the Arizona Diamondbacks in a significant series beginning today in Phoenix. With the MLB trade deadline just passed, the Padres are expected to acquire at least one starting pitcher to bolster their roster. Michael King will take the mound in the first game of the series. This matchup is critical as both teams vie for playoff positioning.
- •Padres face Diamondbacks in Phoenix starting today
- •Trade deadline led to expected starting pitcher acquisitions
- •Michael King will start the series opener
- •Critical series for playoff positioning in National League
- 1:30 PMMedianewsgroup.com — Padres Daily: Big day, big series; Sears gives his all; more Morejón - San Diego Union-Tribune
"Trade deadline expected to bring at least a starting pitcher, then Michael King takes on Diamondbacks in opener of crucial series.
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