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MLB Rumors: Braves-Mets trade, Jack Flaherty buzz, Padres targeting Red Sox

By Cody Williams

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 18: Brooks Raley #25 of the New York Mets in action against the St. Louis Cardinals during a game at Citi Field on June 18, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 18: Brooks Raley #25 of the New York Mets in action against the St. Louis Cardinals during a game at Citi Field on June 18, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /
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Justin Turner, Boston Red Sox. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images) /

MLB Rumors: Padres targeting Red Sox sluggers Justin Turner, Adam Duvall in trades

Among the biggest disappointments of the 2023 season, without question, is the San Diego Padres. They opened the season at just 41-47 on the ledger, 9.5 games out of first place in the NL West.

But don’t think that they’re going to throw in the towel.

While some would argue that trading Juan Soto or other assets would behoove the Padres, the fact of the matter is that AJ Preller and this front office are so pot-committed with this roster and the investments that have been made that they are still likely to buy. And it appears that they may be looking at the team that they sniped Xander Bogaerts from this offseason, the Boston Red Sox.

According to Jim Bowden of The Athletic (subscription required) as he discussed trade targets that the Padres could (and should) pursue, he talked about hitters who could help the team make the playoffs this year, noting that Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall and veteran infielder/DH Justin Turner could both be helpful in San Diego.

Turner has been phenomenal at the plate (and shockingly in the field) for Boston this season, posting a .287/.359/.462 slash line with 13 homers and 51 RBI on the year. Duvall, meanwhile, got off to one of the most torrid starts of the 2023 season, but suffered a wrist injury that kept him out. He has struggled since returning but, as a veteran with plenty of pop, everyone still knows his value.

The biggest question, however, is if the Red Sox will actually sell. Yes, they are in last place in the AL East, but with an easy schedule after the All-Star break coupled with the fact that they are also 46-43 on the season, Chaim Bloom and Co. could be ready to make their own run and buy, not sell, at the trade deadline.

What happens with the Red Sox is crucial, but if they are selling, the Padres should be in the mix for one of the Boston bats.

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