The Padres are taking a chance on a high school left-hander with upside -- which probably should not come as a surprise. With the 25th overall pick in the MLB Draft on Sunday, San Diego selected 6-foot-8 left-hander Kruz Schoolcraft out of Sunset High School in Portland,

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/padres as Padres Blockbuster Trade Proposal Lands $14 Million All-Star Outfielder. The San Diego Padres are entering the All-Star Break in the second place spot of the NL West.

Kruz Schoolcraft is the top-ranked pitcher in Tennessee baseball's recruiting class. The 6-foot-8 pitcher was picked in the 2025 MLB Draft.

The San Diego Padres stayed in character Sunday, using their top selection in the MLB Draft on a high school player for a ninth consecutive year. This time, with the 25th pick, they settled on 6-foot-8 left-hander Kruz Schoolcraft.

The San Diego Padres desperately need to add an outfielder alongside Jackson Merrill and Fernando Tatis Jr., and a trade might be their only option.

After dropping their first two games in San Diego, the Phillies look to win the finale, to end their west coast road trip - and the “first half” of the season - on a high note. Cristopher Sanchez gets the ball, which is notable because it made him ineligible for the All-Star team despite a worthy performance.

The San Diego Padres placed outfielder/designated hitter Gavin Sheets on the paternity list prior to Sunday's home game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Murphy has 16 home runs and a .523 slug rate heading into the All-Star break. Drake Baldwin, 24, could lead the Braves to weigh offers for Murphy, who’s owed about $50 million through 2028. Trading with the Braves last year, Preller saved $5.5 million by dealing Ray Kerr and Matt Carpenter to Atlanta. Kerr’s elbow later gave out.