The Major League Baseball trade deadline is July 31, which means we're eight days away and the ticking of the clock is starting to become audible. We've seen very little movement thus far, but there's still some sorting out to be done in the standings and we've got over a week.

Cease’s name has come up in trade rumors, largely because he’s in his final year under contract and is making nearly $14 million. Theoretically, the Padres could trade Cease for controllable pieces, while freeing up money to spend elsewhere on the roster.

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According to Jon Heyman of The New York Post, the Padres are one of many teams interested in Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan. The three-time Gold Glove left fielder would be an incredible fit for the Padres. Phillies and Padres are among many teams interested in Kwan https://t.co/IwYmE1Hard

The San Diego Padres have to make some big decisions. If they're going to swing a blockbuster trade, that means they're going to cut ties with top prospects.

While the Padres have the best combined bullpen ERA in baseball at 3.15, the idea of any of those teams plucking Duran (or Jax) should compel them into a pursuit. San Diego has largely succeeded so far because of that bullpen, and allowing competitors to narrow the gap does not bode well for their October hopes.

The San Diego Padres get a concerning update from an Atlanta Braves writer on reported Marcell Ozuna trade talks.

There’s no telling yet whether these Padres have a second-half surge in them like the run they made a season ago. But through 100 games, they are, in some ways, ahead of schedule. With their 2-1 victory at loanDepot park on Monday night,