Padres Trade Deadline Saved Their Season, But Suddenly Looks Rough

The San Diego Padres lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks, 5-1, on Monday, Aug. 3 to bring their record to 58-55 on the year.

This loss to a divisional rival that fell short of the postseason was significant since it came past this season's trade deadline.

However, with 48 games left to be played, the Padres went on a scorching-hot 32-16 run to end the season.

Two of the biggest trade deadline acquisitions appeared to be (at the time) season-altering players with a wild-card spot well within reach and an offense finally starting to get back on track.

In a year where starting pitching had never been more scarce for San Diego, bringing in two-time Cy Young award winner Robbie Ray and All-Star right-hander Casey Mize into the mix seemed like a guaranteed spot in the postseason and beyond.