Padres at Deadline: Buy or Sell? | San Diego News

The Padres are at a crossroads as the trade deadline looms, with President A.J. Preller facing a high-stakes decision: buy more talent or start selling to rebuild. Known for bold, often blockbuster moves — like the 2022 Juan Soto/Josh Bell deal that sent away top prospects CJ Abrams and MacKenzie Gore — Preller’s strategy has reshaped the roster but still hasn’t delivered a World Series title. Last year’s acquisition of Mason Miller, now a top closer, is fueling the debate. With the team on the outside looking in for a playoff spot, Preller’s next move could define whether this roster goes all-in or starts the rebuilding process — again. 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/341643e1e0c5f8bd