The expectation is that the Padres will be interested if he becomes available, but Sportsnaut recently noted that the New York Mets could also get involved. While the Padres' farm system is decent, the Mets might be able to beat their package.

One MLB writer recently laid out the trade deadline dream scenario for the San Diego Padres. But does it even make sense for all involved?

SAN DIEGO — Ignore the record for a moment. Set aside the fact that much of the past two months was a slog. The first half of the 2025 season, slumps and all, reinforced the Padres’ reputation for skewing toward extremes.