Entering the final season of his four-year, $78 million extension, Marte is a pure rental. If the Mets were to pay down half or more of his $20.75 million salary and take on some undesirable salary from the Padres in return, it's possible they could nab a decent prospect.

At some point soon, maybe even this week, the San Diego Padres GM A.J. Preller will join the offseason and make a move to improve his team. Maybe? Probably? Preller has a history of late offseason moves,

Ragazzo revealed that the Mets have expressed interest in San Diego Padres right-handers Dylan Cease and Michael King, with New York being more likely to acquire the latter.Both arms would be great fits for New York,

The San Diego Padres and one of their starters are headed to an arbitration hearing. The rift between the two sides could mean the team is open to trading King.

It still feels like the Chicago Cubs are one move away. After their massive trade acquisition of outfielder Kyle Tucker, it would be hard to argue that the Cubs have the most talented lineup in the National League Central.