Amid a push for their first World Series appearance since 1998, the San Diego Padres are expected to be among the most active trade deadline participants Thursday, with The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and Dennis Lin reporting that the team is interested in several top trade targets.

“Luis Robert Jr. is one of the main trade candidates to watch today,” Mark Feinsand said in a post. “The Mets and Phillies remain in the mix to some extent, but according to a source, the Padres have emerged as the team to watch. San Diego seems motivated to add an outfielder today.”

Gavin Sheets hit a two-run home run in the third inning. Afterward, Sammy Levitt of 97.3-FM asked the Padres' left fielder whether he would be "locked in" to the Padres' trade deadline activity. Sheets offered a succinct three-word response.