The San Diego Padres weren’t going to let the trade deadline pass without stirring the pot. In a move that might not grab the biggest headlines but could pay sneaky dividends down the stretch, the Padres acquired left-hander Nestor Cortés from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for outfielder Brandon Lockridge.

But the Padres recently proved that improving on that side of the ball wasn't their only priority. To further boost their championship aspirations, the Padres have acquired All-Star first baseman Ryan O'Hearn and outfielder Ramon Laureano from the Baltimore Orioles,