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The Padres, seeking rotation depth after losing key starters via free agency, emerge as another potential suitor. Their bullpen is stacked, and they have a history of aggressive trades under GM AJ Preller.
Potential Deal:
Senga + approximately $4-6 million to cover a leftover contract.
Padres acquire: Senga.
Mets receive: Jason Adam (reliever making about $6 million), plus additional salary coverage if needed.
Jason Adam, coming off an injury, could be an ideal bullpen arm for the Mets' back end, especially to help replace Diaz if his return is delayed. The Padres have multiple relievers like Mason Miller, Tanner Scott, and Jeremiah Estrada, but could be interested in trading from their strength in relief arms to bolster their rotation.