A.J. Preller, the aggressive president of baseball operations for the San Diego Padres, is known for bold moves at the MLB trade deadline, exemplified by last summer’s acquisition of Mason Miller. Despite speculation linking the Padres to Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, their struggling offense, ranking last in multiple categories, raises doubts about pursuing such a trade. MLB insider Jeff Passan questions whether it makes sense for the Padres to acquire Skubal given their current flaws. As the trade deadline approaches, Preller faces tough decisions to enhance the team’s performance after an early postseason exit in 2025.
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Padres’ Offense Affects Trade Chances for Tarik Skubal
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