MLB Rumors: Nelson Cruz looming destination, Orioles, Padres

By Robert Murray | Jul 12, 2023

Nelson Cruz #32 of the San Diego Padres celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Petco Park on June 16, 2023 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images) /

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AJ Preller of the San Diego Padres watches a workout at the Peoria Sports Complex on February 21, 2018 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Andy Hayt/San Diego Padres/Getty Images) /

MLB Rumors: What will the Padres do at the trade deadline?

The Padres have been arguably the most disappointing team in baseball, entering the All-Star break at 43-47 and 8.5 games back in the National League West.

Their struggles have led people to ask whether they should sell at the deadline — and all indications, at least as of right now, are that the team does not want to move stars Juan Soto, Josh Hader or Blake Snell.

Perhaps that could change if the Padres completely bottom out in the next 10-14 days. Then all bets could be off. But as of July 11, they want to keep each player, and keep themselves in position to bounce back in the second half.

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