Two outfielders and a closer not previously linked to San Diego are atop AJ Preller's wish list as the clock ticks down on the MLB trade deadline.

One name that has come up recently in connection with the Padres is Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan. Kwan is an elite contact hitter at the plate, and a gold glove-level fielder in the field.

The San Diego Padres are looking to trade Dylan Cease at the MLB trade deadline. That could inadvertently help the Cincinnati Reds' playoff chances.

With the trade deadline and an off day looming on Thursday, the Mets gave an empty effort and were swept by the Padres at Petco Park.

Yu Darvish pitched seven impressive innings for his first win of the season, Gavin Sheets hit a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the NL East-leading New York Mets 5-0 on Wednesday for a three-game sweep.