An area of need for the Padres is starting pitching. Michael King has been out since May with a shoulder ailment, and Dylan Cease has been up-and-down all season. Nick Pivetta and his 3.07 ERA has given the team quality innings all year, but outside of him, it hasn’t been much.

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Heading into the trade deadline, there's no doubt that the Padres need pitching. If San Diego doesn't improve its rotation, they shouldn't expect much to change throughout the year.  When recently searching for arms the Padres could add,

The issue with this proposal, Rymer says, is the amount the Padres would need to give up. De Vries is the No. 3 prospect in MLB, and the Padres will likely not want to consider moving the 18-year-old.

The Padres need staring pitching help so I suggest they go back to a frequent trade partner in the Cleveland Guardians and make a deal. CLE gets: OF Juan Soto. SD gets: RHP Shane Bieber OF Steven Kwan