The San Diego Padres are still a long way from challenging the Los Angeles Dodgers for a World Series bid, after starting the season as one of baseball’s top teams. Only a few aspects of the Padres’ roster can be improved at the trade deadline because they have a solid bullpen, an impressive rotation, and a number of elite sluggers.
However, they have already selected a crucial location. Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune stated that the organization has “begun exploring the trade market for a left fielder,” following veteran Jason Heyward’s placement on the injured list due to a left oblique strain.
However, Robert has already amassed a Major League Baseball-high 21 thefts and has shown signs of hitting 38 home runs in his career. Riley said that the Padres might acquire Robert for a reasonably modest price because of his problems in the last year of a $50 million contract extension he signed with the White Sox. “And if you can get him for a steal, I think you do it, I think you do it if you’re San Diego,” Riley said. “If you gave up your 20th prospect for Luis Robert and he stinks, OK, well, he rides the bench.” The Padres might view a deal for Robert as an alluring chance to improve before of the draft since it would be minimal risk and big reward.
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