Padres Bolster Bullpen with Multiple Trades

The San Diego Padres have bolstered their bullpen by acquiring All-Star closer Tanner Scott and right-hander Bryan Hoeing from the Miami Marlins in a six-player trade before the MLB trade deadline. In exchange, the Marlins received top prospects Robby Snelling, Adam Mazur, Graham Pauley, and Jay Beshears. Scott, who has a 1.18 ERA and 18 saves this season, will join a formidable Padres bullpen, which already includes Robert Suarez and newly acquired Jason Adam. The Padres also traded minor-league pitcher Ronaldys Jimenez to the Pittsburgh Pirates for starter Martin Perez. This series of moves signals the Padres' intent to make a strong playoff push, despite currently trailing in the NL West.