A.J. Preller, the general manager of the San Diego Padres, is actively seeking trades to enhance a roster that recently won 93 games. With salary limitations, he faces challenges as key players like Kyle Higashioka have moved on, and others are hitting free agency.

Key figures such as Luis Arraez, Dylan Cease, and Xander Bogaerts are in discussions, with potential trades aimed at creating payroll flexibility. Bogaerts' hefty contract and injury struggles complicate matters, while Cease's impressive season makes him an attractive trade option.