Padres Confirmed as Trade Deadline Buyers Ahead of Monday Cutoff
San Diego's beat reporter says the question is no longer whether the Padres buy, but what they target before the deadline.
Padres beat reporter AJ Cassavell reports that San Diego's buyer status ahead of Monday's trade deadline is no longer in question. The conversation has shifted to identifying which specific acquisitions the club will pursue. Cassavell shared takeaways from Petco Park suggesting internal momentum toward deals. No specific players or trades have been confirmed yet.
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