Padres' Offensive Struggles Impact Pursuit of Tarik Skubal

The San Diego Padres' recent offensive decline has reportedly decreased the likelihood of the team successfully acquiring Detroit Tigers star pitcher Tarik Skubal. Despite the aggressive reputation of Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller, who is known for his willingness to make bold moves, the current state of the Padres' lineup is complicating potential trade negotiations for the Tigers' ace.