The San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers are considered two of the biggest NL West rivals. Both teams have fought multiple times in the playoffs and continue to battle. Online reports are circulating a trade proposal that would link San Diego to a $60 million All-Star slugger.
The Dodgers have a roster full of talented players, but they had to part ways with a few sluggers. Recently, the team DFA’d veteran hitter Chris Taylor. Despite being a utility player, Taylor could not keep up the pace with the Dodgers’ elite squad. Now that he’s gone, rumors of the Padres linked to the slugger have emerged.
However, fans have shut down the trade idea. Fans reacted on social media as they dismissed the idea of bringing in Taylor.
Dodgers fans: How would you feel about Chris Taylor potentially joining the Padres after being released by the Dodgers?
Would you want to see him in the NL West?https://t.co/j2ro5LPaZK
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) May 21, 2025
Here are some reactions from X.
“Oh hell no. Send him to the Angels,” one fan said.
Oh hell no. Send him to the Angels.
— Alex The Ghost (@GhostOfAlex1) May 21, 2025
“He’s no threat,” one fan wrote.
He’s no threat
— Deano Bravo (@INTLTG5150) May 22, 2025
“How bout you shut the fuck up with that? What a dick thing to post,” one fan wrote.
How bout you shut the fuck up with that? What a dick thing to post.
— John Barber (@kc10usaf) May 22, 2025
“Should join the Angels to be honest,” another fan responded.
Should join the Angels to be honest.
— Jesus Barajas (@JesusBa17929360) May 22, 2025
“Once a guy leaves they always come back to haunt us,” one fan replied.
Once a guy leaves they always come back to haunt us
— JOhnNY On tHE SPot (@DbL007eVeN) May 21, 2025
“Then the Padres would be getting the strike out machine!!” another fan chimed in.
Then the Padres would be getting the strike out machine!!
— greg (@greggg5) May 21, 2025
Would be disappointed if he chose the Padres, Diamondbacks or the Giants.. The A’s, Mariners or the Angels would be great. Colorado might give him playing time, but not much winning..
— Gwion Bach (@Gwionbach) May 21, 2025
No no Chris please don’t
— Lulu (@Lulu09741803) May 22, 2025
San Diego Padres Suffer Humiliating Loss Against The Toronto Blue Jays
San Diego is coming off a terrible loss after surrendering 14 runs against the Blue Jays. Their offense was a total no-show, failing to score a single run. Kevin Gausman had a stellar performance, throwing seven scoreless innings for the Blue Jays.
Gausman was the player of the game with nine strikeouts. The Padres are now third in the NL West with a 27-20 record. The last few weeks have been a tough battle for the team. The offense has been erratic after scoring only two runs in the previous four games.
San Diego surrendered 27 runs in return, as its pitching was a blunder. At present, the team is ranked No. 5 in their Week 8 MLB power rankings.
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