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Padres Make Blockbuster Trade, Acquire All-Star Tanner Scott From Marlins
Jul 19, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins relief pitcher Tanner Scott (66) delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during the ninth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

The San Diego Padres have swooped in yet again.

On Tuesday, 90 minutes before Major League Baseball's trade deadline, the Padres are finalizing a deal to acquire All-Star left-handed closer Tanner Scott from the Miami Marlins. The return is not yet known, but Scott is the best reliever on the market, and will likely cost more than right-handed reliever Jason Adam, who the Padres acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays for three prospects, including top prospect Dylan Lesko.

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This article first appeared on San Diego Padres on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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