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Padres Notes: Blockbuster Trade Proposal, Fernando Tatis Takes Shot at Dodgers, NL West Slugger to Friars?

Aaron Coloma|
Jul 10, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) is congratulated by Manny Machado (13) after hitting a solo home run during the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images a
Jul 10, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) is congratulated by Manny Machado (13) after hitting a solo home run during the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images a | Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

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The San Diego Padres took a 4-3 win in the final game of their four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, splitting the series, 2-2. They improved to 50-43 on the season, and are now just 0.5 games back in the NL Wild Card behind the San Francisco Giants.

With the trade deadline nearing and their glaring need for depth at the forefront, the Padres have been linked to several potential fixes to their issues, such as the Boston Red Sox's Jarren Duran, the Kansas City Royals' Seth Lugo and the Atlanta Braves' Sean Murphy.

Also in the mix is Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor, who played for the Padres in 2019 and 2020. His bat and ability to play first place could provide a consistent option at DH while Gavin Sheets fills in at left field.

Finally, Fernando Tatis Jr. further expressed his distaste for the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers, responding "Definitely not Dodger Stadium," when asked which ballpark was his favorite to play in.

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

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Padres Named Best Fit for $3.85 Million All-Star Outfielder in Blockbuster Trade

Padres Expected to Compete With Dodgers for $45 Million Starter at Trade Deadline

Padres Linked to $73 Million All-Star, Gold Glove Catcher in Blockbuster Trade

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr Takes Another Shot at Dodgers While On ESPN

Padres' Jackson Merrill Frustrated Amid Brutal Slump

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Aaron Coloma
AARON COLOMA

Aaron Coloma is a contributing writer for On SI based in Los Angeles. A 2024 graduate of Cal Poly Pomona, he previously covered collegiate and high school sports for The Poly Post and Valley Sports Telegram, respectively.

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