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Both in possession of something the other wants, the Padres and Red Sox continue their dance ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline.

Everything points to the San Diego Padres being buyers at the trade deadline, but it’s possible to suggest that the team could look to move on from some of its top players. That includes Luis Arraez, who has been in trade talks over much of the past few years.

The Boston Red Sox have turned their season around and have put themselves in a position to be buyers at next week's trade deadline. Unlike many buyers, they have an All-Star on their roster they can trade.