With limited payroll flexibility and less prospect capital than a year ago, the Padres could opt to move one of the pitchers.

“The Padres are open-minded to buy and sell,” said Morosi. “Perhaps you trade [Dylan] Cease, who has an expiring contract, to replenish some of your minor league depth. And then use that new prospect depth to go out there and make a package for Sandy Alcantara… Steven Kwan is a possibility.