San Diego Padres face Miami Marlins as trade deadline looms

The San Diego Padres host the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on July 24‑25, 2026, with both clubs fighting for a Wild‑Card spot. The Padres sit at 51‑53, four games back, while the Marlins have slid into a ten‑game losing streak. Starting pitchers are listed as JP Sears for San Diego and Eury Perez for Miami, with both teams dealing with multiple injuries on the mound.

During the series the Padres announced a lineup change: Fernando Tatis Jr. will move from right field to designated hitter, giving Gavin Sheets the right‑field spot. The club’s front office is also evaluating trade‑deadline options, needing starting‑pitching depth. Reports link San Diego with a possible acquisition of veteran right‑hander Kevin Gausman from Toronto, while reliever Mason Miller and left‑hander Adrian Morejón are also mentioned as trade assets. The Padres remain four games behind the Wild‑Card line and must decide whether to buy or sell before the August 3 deadline.