The San Diego Padres are badly in need of a left fielder and have set their sights on Jarren Duran of the Boston Red Sox, according to a new report.

The Red Sox have a slew of issues, but high atop the list is a real lack of production from the team's starting pitchers.

That's 8 ½ games out in the AL East, though only 3 ½ out of a wild card spot. It's a bit too early for the front office to fully commit to being a buyer or seller in front of the trade deadline, but it is not too early for us to speculate.