MLB insider says the San Diego Padres are a 'long shot' to trade for Boston Red Sox star with 51 RBI despite strong interest ahead of the deadline.

The Padres and Braves are discussing a deal centered around Atlanta slugger Marcell Ozuna at the trade deadline.

The San Diego Padres have recalled right-hander Stephen Kolek from Triple-A El Paso, and he is set to start Tuesday evening's contest against the Miami Marlins.

On the other, it's clear that San Diego is a cut below the NL's best right now, 3.5 games back of the hated Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West. With Dylan Cease, Michael King and more key players set to hit free agency this winter,

The Boston Red Sox are considering trading Jarren Duran away, with the San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies waiting in the wings.

Rookie Agustín Ramírez had two hits and scored two runs, and the Miami Marlins held on to beat the San Diego Padres 4-3.

Kolek (3-5) took the loss Tuesday against Miami, allowing three runs on eight hits and one walk with five strikeouts across 5.2 innings.

Stephen Kolek fared better Tuesday than he had in his previous start against the Miami Marlins. But he also did not fare as well. Edward Cabrera allowed a run Tuesday, something he had not done in his first two career starts against the San Diego Padres.