Padres manager expects Preller to be busy at trade deadline
Craig Stammen indicated San Diego's GM will be working through the night ahead of the deadline, suggesting the Padres are engaged in deal-making.
Padres manager Craig Stammen publicly commented that he expects GM AJ Preller to be sleepless and heavily active on the phone in the final 24 hours before the trade deadline. The remark signals San Diego is likely pursuing roster moves before the deadline closes. No specific players or deals were named, keeping the signal speculative but directionally meaningful.
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