T he San Diego Padres are in a unique situation as they head towards the 2025 MLB trade deadline. The Friars are holding on to the final wild-card spot in the National League and

The Athletic’s Jim Bowden has suggested that the Padres ace, Michael King, could potentially be on the move at the trade deadline. Bowden believes that a team such as the Toronto Blue Jays could be a viable suitor.

The Padres entered play Tuesday with a 3.60 team ERA -- the best mark in the National League. They’ve managed it, somehow, despite a revolving door at the back of their starting rotation. Yu Darvish missed the first 3 1/2 months.