Jake Cronenworth joined the Padres in a December 2019 trade that was headlined by the acquisition of outfielder Tommy Pham. Cronenworth was considered something of a novelty, a mostly unknown minor-league infielder who also pitched.

PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Nick Pivetta (9-2, 2.88 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 122 strikeouts); Nationals: MacKenzie Gore (4-8, 3.02 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 138 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres play on Sunday with the three-game series tied 1-1.

Preview the July 19 matchup between the San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The San Diego Padres have been predicted to be trading right-handed starting pitcher Dylan Cease to acquire another strong bat ahead of the trade deadline.

Xander Bogaerts hit a grand slam in the first inning, Elias Díaz also homered and the San Diego Padres routed the Washington Nationals 8-1 on Sunday.

The San Diego Padres could afford to add another pitcher to their roster at the trade deadline, and Kansas City Royals ace Seth Lugo is the perfect option.

Xander Bogaerts’ grand slam gets Padres on way to 8-1 victory; Nick Pivetta allows one run over six innings for his 10th victory

Its Friday, July 18 and the Padres (52-44) are in Washington to take on the Nationals (38-58). Dylan Cease is slated to take the mound for San Diego against Michael Soroka for Washington.

The San Diego Padres have reportedly inquired about Miami Marlins right-handed pitcher Sandy Alcantara, per The Athletic's Dennis Lin. More news: Padres P

Nathaniel Lowe homered and the Washington Nationals snapped a five-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.