We are about a week removed from the 2025 MLB trade deadline, and although the San Diego Padres made multiple huge splashes to improve the roster right now by acquiring the likes of Mason Miller, Ramón Laureano,

The San Diego Padres made a lot of moves at the trade deadline, but one of their smaller moves looks to be better than anybody expected.

But, with a strong roster, the Padres look well set up to make a run. However, for ESPN MLB writer Bradford Doolittle, there's one thing he remains concerned about after the trade deadline: the team's history without a championship.