The Cleveland Guardians may look to cut ties with their star outfielder, Steven Kwan, ahead of the trade deadline, and the San Diego Padres are the perfect fit.

Jackson Merrill and Martín Maldonado had run-scoring hits in the second inning and the San Diego Padres held on to beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 on Monday night. Merrill had an RBI single that scored Xander Bogaerts.

Four Padres relievers combined for 4 2/3 scoreless innings as San Diego defeated the host Miami Marlins 2-1 on Monday night in their series opener.

With the MLB Trade Deadline approaching, MLB insider Jeff Passan gave an intriguing strategy for the Padres. With the trade deadline looming and playoff hopes hanging in the balance, the San Diego Padres could take a path few contenders consider — buying and selling at the same time.

The San Diego Padres need bats heading into the trade deadline, and the Atlanta Braves could send them designated hitter Marcell Ozuna.

The Miami Marlins have been named in a huge three-team trade with the Boston Red Sox and San Diego Padres before the MLB trade deadline.

Padres could make a salary swap at trade deadline to try to get what they need for offense; it seems Martin Maldonado might not be going anywhere