The Diamondbacks made a move to shore up their organizational pitching depth, signing right-hander Anthony DeSclafani to a major league contract and fitting him on the roster by optioning right-hander Bryce Jarvis to Triple-A Reno.

The Arizona Diamondbacks extend their winning streak to five on Saturday, June 14, when they faced the San Diego Padres at Chase Field.

The San Diego Padres entered the weekend with a 4-6 record in their last 10 games, but they still have one of the best records in the National League. With the MLB trade deadline just over a month out, San Diego is reportedly willing to be aggressive to upgrade one key spot in its lineup.

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The San Diego Padres are expected to be active at the trade deadline this summer, but where the front office will focus on remains somewhat of a mystery. More news: Padres Linked to $50 Million All-Star,

Padres fourth. Gavin Sheets walks. Xander Bogaerts doubles to left field. Gavin Sheets scores. Jake Cronenworth homers to right field. Xander Bogaerts scores. Jose Iglesias called out on

The Padres are 38-29 and third in the NL West, two games back of the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers and one game behind the San Francisco Giants. They just lost two of three agains the Dodgers at home, including dropping the series opener, 8-7, in extra innings.

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The San Diego Padres are placing outfielder Jackson Merrill on the injured list, following a tough blow he took in a game Saturday.