Padres Rumors: Pirates, Astros, and Orioles interested in Justin Upton

Per Jon Morosi, both the Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Baltimore Orioles have contact the San Diego Padres about acquiring All-Star outfielder, Justin Upton.

#Astros also have interest in Justin Upton. #Padres, with 1.0% chance of winning division per @fangraphs, look like a seller. @FOXSports
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 19, 2015

#Pirates interested in Justin Upton, but they will prioritize an infielder if Jordy Mercer is out for extended period. Holding pattern now.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 20, 2015

#Orioles have expressed interest in trading for #Padres OF Justin Upton, sources say. Baltimore wants to add an outfielder. @FOXSports
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 19, 2015

If the Padres are going to deal Justin Upton to one of these teams, I’d prefer the Astros or Pirates because of the strength of their farm system and prospects.

The Orioles have also been rumored to be interested in other outfielders, like the Milwaukee Brewers‘ Carlos Gomez, but experts, like Ken Rosenthal, don’t think Baltimore have the prospects to make a big trade.

To add to @jonmorosi report on #Orioles’ interest in J. Upton: Team also has inquired on C. Gomez. But does BAL have prospects for big move?
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 19, 2015

So, if the Padres do make a trade with one of these three, who would you want in return for Upton? Stay tuned to Friars On Base for updates and rumors as we get closer and closer to the trade deadline.

Padres Rumors: Pirates, Astros, and Orioles interested in Justin Upton

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