A name that continues to be mentioned as a fit for the Padres is Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran. ESPN’s Jeff Passan connected the 28-year-old to San Diego. “No player and team have been linked as strongly as Duran and the Padres,” Passan said. “And that's without any knowledge of how the Red Sox intend to handle the deadline.”

Padres appear to be a team in need of outfield help, and they could go after Red Sox star Jarren Duran prior to the trade deadline

With the MLB trade deadline on the horizon, the San Diego Padres know exactly what they will target. Between the huge holes in left field and at catcher, the Padres' trade deadline targets are clear.

ESPN baseball columnist Jeff Passan named the San Diego Padres as the best match for Boston Red Sox All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran, who would solve their prob

Padres have interest in Red Sox’s Jarren Duran, but June could amplify multiple needs. By Dennis Lin. June 2, 2025. ... — San Diego Padres (@Padres) June 1, 2025

When speaking to reporters about how he feels, King noted that he's starting to feel much better. This is a promising sign for the Padres, as they're now heading into the second half of the season right before the trade deadline at the end of July.