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Both in possession of something the other wants, the Padres and Red Sox continue their dance ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline.

Arraez is on a one-year, $14 million deal and is set to hit the free agency market at the end of the season. For that reason alone, the Padres may look to trade him. The Athletic also believes that's the case, naming some interesting trade scenarios that could play out for the left-handed hitter.

We're keeping tracking of the latest news and trade rumors surrounding Dylan Cease, who is a candidate to be dealt prior to the July 31 Trade Deadline.

The Cleveland Guardians may look to cut ties with their star outfielder, Steven Kwan, ahead of the trade deadline, and the San Diego Padres are the perfect fit.

The Boston Red Sox have turned their season around and have put themselves in a position to be buyers at next week's trade deadline. Unlike many buyers, they have an All-Star on their roster they can trade.

The Boston Red Sox (54-47) open a 3-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies (56-43) Monday at Citizens Bank Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Red Sox vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.