Padres Trade for Peralta

The Padres, currently second in the NL West, are reportedly willing to empty their farm system to land Peralta. The proposed deal would send Padres' No. 2 prospect Ethan Salas, No. 5 prospect Ryan Wideman, and No. 11 prospect Tucker Musgrove to New York. saltysenoritaaz.com

Peralta, making $8 million this season, has posted a 3.86 ERA with 25 strikeouts over 21 innings pitched. The move would address the team's need for rotation help, especially with Nick Pivetta dealing with elbow inflammation. If acquired, the Padres would face the decision of potentially re-signing Peralta long-term at market value of five years, $131 million or more.