Padres 2024 trade deadline: Winners and losers from the NL West

Determining winners and losers at the MLB trade deadline is a difficult task. A lot depends on moves themselves, but there are also the intentions behind the moves. Are teams trying to win now or are they stockpiling prospects for the future?

When it comes to the San Diego Padres, the Friar faithful know good and well that, based on the acquisitions from president of baseball operations AJ Preller, their team is going all in.

But not every team in the NL West had the same mindset. Let's dissect the moves that the Padres and other teams in the division made at this year's deadline and decide who the winners and losers are.

The D-backs did not do enough to keep pace with the Padres

D-backs received: Dylan Floro, RHP (Nationals), Josh Bell, 1B (Marlins), AJ Puk, LHP (Marlins)

The Arizona Diamondbacks made some minor upgrades at this year's MLB trade deadline, but nothing that's going to move the needle. Arizona added a pair of relievers, but nothing close to the high-impact arms that San Diego brought to town.

The D-backs are relying on the returns of Merrill Kelly and Eduardo Rodriguez to act as midseason acquisitions, but in terms of additional pieces that will push Arizona into the postseason, GM Mike Hazen did very little.

Verdict: Losers

The SF Giants waved the white flag

Giants received: Mark Canha, 1B (Tigers)

The San Francisco Giants made one addition at the MLB trade deadline, and just like the D-backs, it provides very little for the rest of this season. San Fran acquired Mark Canha from the Detroit Tigers, but after dealing Jorge Soler and Luke Jackson to the Atlanta Braves, one has to ask why.

San Francisco committed to being mediocre once again, and it may very well cost Farhan Zaidi his job. The Giants spent a boatload this season and are likely to finish in fourth place at the end of the season. The Giants reportedly had other teams interested in trading for Blake Snell, but ultimately held on to their most valuable trade chip.

Verdict: Losers

The Dodgers may have done just enough to fend off the Padres

Dodgers received: Jack Flaherty, RHP (Tigers), Ahmed Rosario, IF/OF (Rays), Tommy Edman, IF (Cardinals), Michael Kopech, RHP (White Sox), Kevin Kiermaier, OF (Blue Jays)

There was one move, at the very last minute, that kept the Dodgers' trade deadline from becoming a complete disaster. LA swooped in before the trade deadline expired and nabbed Detroit Tigers starter Jack Flaherty. Given the number of injuries the Dodgers have incurred this season, Andrew Friedman had to do something.

Otherwise, the trade deadline moves were rather pedestrian, especially for the Dodgers. Michael Kopech throws hard, but he walks a lot of batters. Tommy Edman is a speedy Swiss Army knife-type of player, but his OPS is barely over .700. This was a good, not great, trade deadline for the Dodgers' front office, but you can't call them losers.

Verdict: Winners

The Rockies sat on their hands at the MLB trade deadline

Rockies received: Luis Peralta (LHP), Pirates

The story with the Colorado Rockies is not who they traded, but rather, who they didn't. Colorado had one of the more coveted infielders who could have been made available in Ryan McMahon, but the Rockies sat on their hands and let the trade deadline pass by with a handful of minor league additions.

The Rockies have endured a tough season, but when your team is this bad with no end in sight, dealing from a position of strength is usually a wise strategy. Perhaps it's an indication that, other than McMahon, the Rockies have no strengths. This was a disappointing deadline for Rox fans.

Verdict: Losers

The Padres were the big winners in the NL West

Padres received: Tanner Scott, LHP (Marlins), Jason Adam, RHP (Rays), Martin Pérez, LHP (Pirates), Bryan Hoeing, RHP (Marlins)

The Friars did not get their chief target after Chicago White Sox All-Star Garrett Crochet stayed put, but Preller and Co. upgraded the bullpen in a major way. The Padres added Tanner Scott and Jason Adam to help bolster the backend of the Friars relief corps, and also added Martin Pérez to supplement the starting rotation.

These moves came with major price tags, and the Padres farm system has little left at the moment. But if these trades help push the Padres deep into the postseason, it'll all be worth it.

Verdict: Winners

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