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Padres Notes: SD Cuts Ties With Outfielder, Reliever Top Trade Chip, Manny Machado Not Elite?

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Jun 9, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) gestures after hitting a double during the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
Jun 9, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) gestures after hitting a double during the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images | Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

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The San Diego Padres lost to the Baltimore Orioles, 7-3, on Friday and fell to 35-33 on the year.

Right-hander Griffin Canning is still winless in 2026 as he allowed seven earned runs through five innings while striking out six and walking five.

Offensively, Gavin Sheets started things off with an RBI double in the top of the first inning. After the Orioles put up three in the bottom of the frame, Fernando Tatis Jr. responded with an RBI single in the second to come within one. However, Baltimore responded once again with another three-run inning, which was more than enough against San Diego.

Ahead of Friday's defeat, the Friars cut ties with an outfielder hitting .178 across 32 appearances. In a corresponding move, veteran infielder Xander Bogaerts was reinstated from the Paternity List.

Additionally, a Padres reliever was labeled as a potential trade chip by a key insider ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline. The insider spoke on San Diego's deep bullpen being a reason to perhaps part ways with a hurler in exchange for a return they would otherwise not be able to get.

Finally, another MLB insider made a statement that many Padres fans would disagree with amid a season where Manny Machado is currently hitting .178.

"Machado won't hit .172 all season, as this start is partially the result of that low BABIP on grounders. Expect some upward regression there, but there are still enough red flags here to suggest that he's no longer a reliable middle-of-the-order bat," the insider wrote. "This is what happens to most hitters at age 33 or 34 — and, remember, while Machado was remarkably consistent the past three seasons, his 2023-25 numbers were down from his 2020-22 peak years with the Padres.

"Only seven more years left on his contract."

Machado is in fact 33 years old, but is also a key piece in San Diego's success. He is 8-for-13 in his last three games, two of which were multi-hit games in what is hopefully an indicator for more success to come as the season soldiers on.

Here’s all the latest Padres news and stories (click the headline for the full article):

Padres Cut Ties With Outfielder in Surprise Move, Reinstate Xander Bogaerts

Padres Reliever Named Biggest Trade Chip Ahead of Deadline

Padres' Manny Machado is No Longer Elite, Says MLB Insider

Padres Manager Doesn't Understand How Fernando Tatis Only Has 2 Home Runs

2 Padres Suddenly in Danger of Losing Roster Spot Following Craig Stammen's Comments

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Gabe Smallson is a sportswriter based in Los Angeles with a focus in sports and entertainment content. Gabe has previously worked at Newsweek and Dodgers Nation. He graduated from San Francisco State University in 2020 and received his Masters of Science at the University of Southern California in 2025.

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