The San Diego Padres might trade one of their experienced, big-money infielders who features in the starting lineup

The Padres have multiple needs and a thinner farm system than a year ago, which might mean they have to settle for another rental or two.

The Mets have won seven in a row after sweeping the Giants in San Francisco to start their West Coast trip. New York is up 1½ games on the Phillies in the NL East. The Mets won five of seven last year against the Padres, including two of four at Petco Park.