Trade rumors are beginning to heat up in the MLB. As always, the Padres’ general manager, AJ Preller, is hoping to make a big-time splash. Dennis Lin of The Athletic reported that “the Padres are again showing interest in Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran.

The Padres' need for a left fielder was amplified Sunday after Gavin Sheets crashed face-first into an outfield wall.

That's 8 ½ games out in the AL East, though only 3 ½ out of a wild card spot. It's a bit too early for the front office to fully commit to being a buyer or seller in front of the trade deadline, but it is not too early for us to speculate.