But for USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the Padres should target one specific outfielder. "Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran still makes the most sense for the Padres," wrote Nightengale.

Alex Verdugo is a free agent after he was designated for assignment and later released by the Atlanta Braves. And one MLB insider believes his next fit could be on the west coast. The New York Post’s Jon Heyman wrote that Verdugo could be a fit for the San Diego Padres, who are in need of a left fielder.