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Padres blockbuster trade proposal sees San Diego empty the farm to land $131 million two-time All-Star ace, create dynamic 1-2 punch with Michael King
TL;DR
The San Diego Padres are considering a major trade to acquire two-time All-Star ace Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets, potentially emptying their farm system. This move aims to strengthen their position in the NL West as they chase the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Key points
- Padres are pursuing a trade for Freddy Peralta
- The trade may involve emptying their farm system
- Peralta is a two-time All-Star with a $131 million contract
- Padres are 12-6 and chasing the Dodgers in the NL West
- Arizona Diamondbacks are close behind in the standings
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Padres blockbuster trade proposal sees San Diego empty the farm to land $131 million two-time All-Star ace, create dynamic 1-2 punch with Michael King originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The San Diego Padres are hot on the tail of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West, as they only sit two games behind first place with a record of 12-6. However, their hold on second place is also in question, as the Arizona Diamondbacks are only 1.5 games behind them.
If the Padres want to keep second and hopefully take first, theyāll need a blockbuster trade that puts them over the top. Bleacher Reportās Joel Reuter proposes that San Diegoās move be dealing for New York Mets ace Freddy Peralta, and emptying the farm to do it.
The trade would look like this:
Q&A
What is the proposed trade for Freddy Peralta by the Padres?
The proposed trade involves the Padres acquiring Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets while depleting their farm system.
How much is Freddy Peralta's contract worth?
Freddy Peralta's contract is valued at $131 million.
What is the current standing of the Padres in the NL West?
The Padres are currently in second place in the NL West, two games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers.
