The San Diego Padres are expected to compete with the Los Angeles Dodgers for a $45 million starting pitcher at the trade deadline.

The Los Angeles Dodgers need to continue to make upgrades to their roster, and a trade for Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Durán would be quite an upgrade.

The New York Mets have done what they’ve needed to do throughout the year, finding themselves in a somewhat decent position heading into the second half of the campaign. Prior to the trade deadline, the Mets will have to hope that they stay afloat,