The Padres are looking to add a catcher, and while Murphy is more likely to be moved in the offseason, the door is open to a deal. It's a bittersweet update, as while a potential trade seems more likely than ever, it's not expected until after the 2025 season, when the Padres might not need Murphy as much.

BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins begin a three-game series at home against the San Diego Padres on Monday. Miami has a 22-28 record in home games and a 46-52 record overall. The Marlins have a 14-7 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.

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. Bogaerts hit the first pitch he saw from MacKenzie Gore (4-9) into the seats in left for his sixth homer of the season and eighth career grand slam.

Machado discussed why he isn’t a fan of this system. The ABS system would provide more accurate calls on balls and strikes, allowing games to be called as perfect as possible. However, Machado believes this system would take out an important aspect of baseball.

Preview the July 20 matchup between the San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

The San Diego Padres scratched center fielder Jackson Merrill before their final game against the Washington Nationals on Sunday.

The Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres reportedly could come together on a trade that would solve one of San Diego's biggest issues ahead of the trade deadline.

WASHINGTON -- Welcome back, Slam Diego. It took 97 games, but finally the Padres have their first grand slam of the season: a ninth-inning blast from Manny Machado to extend the San Diego lead en route to a 7-2 win over Washington at Nationals Park.

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.

The San Diego Padres have a trade deadline prediction, the Friars are linked to an All-Star outfielder, and Dylan Cease apologized