Padres Notes: Former Padre Considering Retirement, Friars Urged to Make Blockbuster Trade, Xander Bogaerts Injury

The San Diego Padres lost to the San Francisco Giants, 6-5, on Wednesday after leading, 5-0, in the fifth inning. The Friars dropped to 35-25 on the year.

Xander Bogaerts left the contest early with shoulder soreness. It's the same shoulder the All-Star fractured last season, as he later claimed it has been bothering him for 'a couple days.'

Additionally, a former Padres catcher is likely to retire per a recent report. The veteran played the first three seasons of his MLB career in San Diego, and now his professional baseball life seems to be coming to a close.

Finally, the Friars are urged to acquire a big money All-Star ahead of the trade deadline. Although he is in the midst of a slump, his defensive talents at a key position are certainly needed at the moment.

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