The Padres have multiple needs and a thinner farm system than a year ago, which might mean they have to settle for another rental or two.

Still, despite not having the trade capital, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal has no pulse on what the Padres plan to do, but he expects San Diego to do something leading up to the deadline.

It’s stating the obvious to say this will be an eventful Trade Deadline in San Diego. With A.J. Preller as general manager, they all are.