Losing Major League talent at the deadline, while still being buyers, is a real possibility for the Padres. Cease, Suarez, and Cronenworth could all help bolster the roster in a trade, even if the hole they leave behind needs to be filled.

Enter Duran, a versatile outfielder who has been squeezed for at-bats in a long Red Sox lineup. When outfielder/DH Masataka Yoshida returned from a season-long IL stint last week, it left four spots for five players — himself, Duran, Cedanne Rafaela, Roman Anthony and Wilyer Abreu.