Losing Major League talent at the deadline, while still being buyers, is a real possibility for the Padres. Cease, Suarez, and Cronenworth could all help bolster the roster in a trade, even if the hole they leave behind needs to be filled.

The San Diego Padres might need to address some issues at the MLB trade deadline. Here are the Padres' trade deadline needs.

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.