The Boston Red Sox are unlikely to trade San Diego Padres target Jarren Duran at the trade deadline this season, per USA Today's Bob Nightengale. 'The Boston Re

But, in an update from USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the Padres' plans surrounding Cease got an interesting update. While the rumors only started within the last week, Nightengale revealed the Padres have been exploring trades for much longer.

The Padres have multiple needs and a thinner farm system than a year ago, which might mean they have to settle for another rental or two.

The Royals' extension for Seth Lugo makes Dylan Cease the most coveted pitcher on the market at the MLB trade deadline.

"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."

Rumors about the Padres looking to add an outfielder ramped up months ago, with Jarren Duran being discussed as a trade option multiple times. However, the Red Sox have heated up and are not expected to sell. Another outfielder the Padres have checked in on is Steven Kwan of the Guardians, but it’s questionable if they would even move him.

With the trade deadline just a few days away, rumors are starting to circulate about what the plan for the Chicago Cubs will be.

Steven Kwan is one Guardians player whose trade availability could be impacted by Emmanuel Clase's non-disciplinary leave.

Thursday’s 6 p.m., ET deadline looming large. With that said, here’s what the Mets could be looking at this week.