The San Diego Padres have been connected with an All-Star pitcher ahead of the trade deadline.

The Padres have reached the All-Star break with a 48-48 record, which is somewhat remarkable when you consider they have the worst offense in Major League Baseball and their pitching staff has suffered enough injuries to fill Section 101 at Petco Park (which is only a slight exaggeration).

The 2026 MLB trade deadline is Monday, Aug. 3, at 6 p.m. ET. Here are the rumors, news and trades leading up to that day.

The San Diego Padres have been linked with a few players from the Los Angeles Angels before the trade deadline.

The San Diego Padres should at least consider the trade nobody wants to say out loud. Mason Miller. Yes, really. That sounds insane because Miller has been ridiculous. Historically ridiculous. He has been one of the best relievers in MLB,

Pitcher Mason Miller celebrates after the Padres beat the Toronto Blue Jays. Three weeks before the trade deadline, it is far from clear which way the rest of their season will go. Denis Poroy / Imagn Images SAN DIEGO — A borderline call had just gone against him when Xander Bogaerts tapped the top of his helmet in the bottom of the first inning.

San Diego Padres star Jackson Merrill said he misses his former teammate, James Wood, who is enjoying a dominant season with the Washington Nationals.

San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller has been been part of trade rumors ahead of this month's trade deadline. His stellar performances from the mound and the Padres' struggles over the last few weeks have contributed to the rumors.