The San Diego Padres were very busy at the trade deadline, swinging five deals addressing various aspects of the roster. Each of the moves was impactful, but for MLB Network insider Jon Morosi, his favorite deal isn't the one most would expect.

The San Diego Padres were one of the most aggressive teams at the 2025 MLB trade deadline as they added several high-profile players, including All-Star closer Mason Miller in a deal with the Athletics.

The Diamondbacks defeated the Padres 6-2 at Chase Field, improving their record against NL West teams to 16-12. Brandon Pfaadt earned the win for Arizona, allowing two runs in 5 2/3 innings, while Kyle Backhus got his first career save.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are heating up at the right time — and Monday night’s 6-2 win over the San Diego Padres at Chase Field showed exactly why. Brandon Pfaadt delivered another steady start on the mound,

A pair of third-inning doubles gave the Padres their first run off the right-hander, but Pfaadt followed that up with two more scoreless innings. After two quick outs to open the sixth, Pfaadt gave up a walk and back-to-back singles,

Dylan Cease allowed one hit over five innings, Jake Cronenworth and Ramon Laureano homered and the San Diego Padres beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-3

Dylan Cease and the Padres defeat Nolan Gorman and the Cardinals, 7-3