Padres Pushed To Swing Monster Trade For $45 Million Ace At Deadline
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FanSided's Chris Landers recently put together a hypothetical trade that would send Kansas City Royals ace Seth Lugo to the San Diego Padres in exchange for prospects Kavares Tears and Deivid Coronil.
"Now we're getting to the big stuff. With Cease, Nick Pivetta and Yu Darvish around plus Michael King hopefully nearing a return from the IL, San Diego doesn't necessarily need a frontline guy who can take the ball in a postseason game," Landers wrote. "What it needs is some stability, an innings-eater who can slot into the No. 4 spot and just give the Padres competence and a chance to win every fifth day.
"Lugo has his warts, and he's certainly not as good as his sparkling ERA suggests, but his kitchen-sink approach has been keeping hitters off balance for years now. And, just as importantly, he's a workhorse, someone who's stayed relatively healthy of late and can pitch deep into games thanks to his contact-forward approach."
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 23: Seth Lugo #67 of the Kansas City Royals delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field on July 23, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 23: Seth Lugo #67 of the Kansas City Royals delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field on July 23, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.This trade seems to fit both teams perfectly.
With Lugo's contract expiring, it's very unlikely he returns to Kansas City after this season. The veteran righty will likely sign with the highest bidder in free agency as he finishes his career in the next few years.
For the Padres, this would add an additional ace to their staff. Lugo has been incredible over the past few seasons and doesn't seem to be showing any signs of letting up.
The Padres need to do whatever it takes to close the gap on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West. While adding to the outfield might be the most pressing issue, the Padres could afford to make a deal like this for an ace like Lugo.
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