The San Diego Padres got a positive update on Michael King's shoulder injury amid ongoing trade rumors involving his name.

Michael King pitched three innings in a simulated game at Petco Park on Monday. After the outing, the right-handed starting pitcher said he feels fully healed f

Cease, who is eligible for free agency at the end of the season, would be a rental for the current AL West leaders.

Since sliding into the closer role last season, Suarez has been elite for the Padres. He notched 36 saves last season, and so far this season leads all of baseball with 30 saves. Additionally, Suarez has been named an All-Star in each of the last two seasons.

San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease was struck by a 99.6 mph come-backer and evaluated by trainers in a scary moment vs. the New York Mets.

Bergert allowed one run on two hits and four walks while striking out four over four innings in a no-decision versus the Mets on Tuesday.

One name that has come up recently is Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. ESPN’s Buster Olney reports that the Padres are among the teams showing interest in the 2023 All-Star.

Anthony Bender, 30, is on pace to have the best season in his four-year career. He's appeared in 45 games for the Marlins this season and has a 2-5 record, 1.83 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, three saves, and has struck out 35 batters in 44.1 innings pitched.