The San Diego Padres entered the weekend with a 4-6 record in their last 10 games, but they still have one of the best records in the National League. With the MLB trade deadline just over a month out, San Diego is reportedly willing to be aggressive to upgrade one key spot in its lineup.

Fernando Tatís and Manny Machado each drove in two runs in the 7th inning that gave the San Diego Padres the lead against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The San Diego Padres joined Major League Baseball as an expansion franchise in 1969. There was an expansion draft to select players from other organizations, but teams could protect 40 players — the equivalent of their entire MLB roster plus 15 prospects — and only the National League was involved.

A MLB analyst urged the San Diego Padres to make an outfield addition to pair with Jackson Merrill and Fernando Tatis Jr.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addresses the Manny Machado incident during the series against the San Diego Padres.

Morejón talked to the Union-Tribune this week about his defection from Cuba, relationship with his family, injuries and adjustments. This interview was translated through Padres interpreter Jorge Merlos. It has been edited for length and clarity. You grew up in Cuba. How did you get your start in baseball?

Not wanting to further tax their overworked bullpen, the Dodgers bring Kiké Hernández in to pitch the final 2 1/3 innings of blowout loss to Padres.