"One rival executive proclaimed the Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants should be aggressive buyers," Rosenthal wrote, "saying it's 'open season' on the third NL wild card because of the San Diego Padres' uncertain hold on the position."

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has been floated in trade rumors leading up to the July 31 deadline, but it now sounds like he will be staying put at least until the offseason.

Plus more on the Rangers' priorities, Twins' willingness to deal pitching and how the third NL wild-card spot could affect the deadline.

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San Diego Padres president of baseball operations and general manager A.J. Preller exposed what the Padres are looking to trade for at the deadline.