But, in an update from USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the Padres' plans surrounding Cease got an interesting update. While the rumors only started within the last week, Nightengale revealed the Padres have been exploring trades for much longer.

San Diego Padres superstar Manny Machado rips into a St. Louis Cardinals coach, benches clear once again, and some major trade deadline updates are given.

The San Diego Padres are in the thick of a tight NL Wild Card race, and the Baltimore Orioles could provide them with the missing piece.

The San Diego Padres need to add a starting pitcher before the MLB trade deadline, and Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara is a great fit.

The San Diego Padres are listening to trade offers for four pitchers in their organization, per The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.

The Padres are expected to target Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara and Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen. What these two have in common is that both are former aces, struggling this season, who could be complicated trade deadline targets.

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