The Cleveland Guardians may look to cut ties with their star outfielder, Steven Kwan, ahead of the trade deadline, and the San Diego Padres are the perfect fit.

The San Diego Padres could take a different approach at the trade deadline, Yu Darvish speaks about retirement and the Friars plan to bring back a starter for Tuesday.

According to CBS Sports' predictions for the second half of the 2025 MLB season, which included trade deadline moves, their prediction for the Padres and Orioles were that San Diego would end up trading for starting pitcher Zach Eflin and Cedric Mullins, for likely a load of prospects.

The San Diego Padres need to add an outfielder and some pitching this year. They could kill two birds with one stone in a deal with the Baltimore Orioles.

Padres Notes: Blockbuster Trade Prediction, Last-Minute Roster Change, Jackson Merrill Contract Extension Discussed. Gabe Smallson | Mar 27, 2025.