As San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller explores various ways to improve the roster before Thursday's trade deadline, All-Star closer Robert Suarez has popped up in conversations recently.

The Athletic’s Jim Bowden has suggested that the Padres ace, Michael King, could potentially be on the move at the trade deadline. Bowden believes that a team such as the Toronto Blue Jays could be a viable suitor.

The San Diego Padres are willing to deal a few of their pitchers, but they want some very specific assets in return.