Padres Trade Deadline DILEMMA | Is Farm System TOO THIN for Major Moves?

Locked On Padres - Daily Podcast On The San Diego Padres

San Diego Padres farm system takes center stage as trade deadline looms. Will A.J. Preller make a splash or stand pat?

On today's show, host Javier Reyes is joined by prospect expert Aram Leighton to dissect the Padres' minor league talent, from top prospects Ethan Salas and Leo Devries to intriguing arms like Kash Mayfield and Tyson Neighbors. The duo analyzes potential trade targets, weighing the value of rentals against players with team control and whether or not a big splash is even necessary. Aram also offers insights on the Padres knack for developing relief pitchers and how it could impact deadline decisions. Go Padres.

0:00 Intro: Padres farm system and trade deadline

5:10 Cobb Hightower: Solid utility infielder prospect

9:48 Kash Mayfield: First-round pick with velocity concerns

14:38 Tyson Neighbors: Fast-tracking relief prospect

19:26 Trade deadline strategy for Padres

24:53 Potential trade targets to improve lineup

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