Padres at Crossroads at Deadline | San Diego Padres News

The Padres’ trade deadline is turning into a make-or-break moment as GM A.J. Preller shifts from his usual aggressive buying stance to a cautious, possibly selling position. With a .500 record and fading playoff hopes, the team faces a brutal road trip that could define their fate. Key starters are still sidelined, and without a clear path to contention, Preller may be forced to trade valuable assets — even top prospect Ethan Salas — to rebuild. The next few weeks will reveal whether they’ll buy to compete or sell to reset their future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e51cda58c02369c8