Padres Acquire Another Sought-After Trade Target

Okay, so it's not exactly another Juan Soto trade—that's a tough act to follow. But the San Diego Padres aren't resting on their laurels just yet, going out and trading for Cincinnati Reds' infielder Brandon Drury. 

Another one: The San Diego Padres are dealing for Brandon Drury, who's having a career year and can play all around the diamond, sources tell ESPN.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 2, 2022

Drury, as noted by MLB Insider Jeff Passan, is having a breakout year, batting .274 with a career-high 20 home runs, along with 59 RBIs and a career-best .855 OPS. He had plenty of suitors leading up to the deadline.

Although he's mainly a second and third baseman, he's played at every position this season except left and center field. The 29-year-old was an economical $900,000 pickup for the Reds this season, after several years of mediocre production landed him on the MLB scrap heap. 

Drury will likely serve in a utility role in the mostly star-studded Padres lineup.

In return, the Reds pick up 18-year-old infielder Victor Acosta, currently playing Rookie League ball. 

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