The San Diego Padres are expected to be buyers at the MLB trade deadline, and with the deadline just a week away entering Thursday, it’s time for trade talks to start heating up.

The Braves added veteran Sandy León as a third catcher Monday, another sign that slumping DH Marcell Ozuna will be traded before July 31.

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker is facing backlash after making a decision on designated hitter Marcell Ozuna.

Among the Atlanta Braves trade candidates, Marcell Ozuna and Raisel Iglesias appear to already have one foot out the door. Both are proven veterans on expiring contracts.

Marcell Ozuna, whose contract is expiring, is the Braves’ likeliest trade candidate and could certainly bolster a contender’s lineup even amid a down year.

Spencer Strider didn’t mince words when he was asked about the frustration the Braves were feeling after a 2-4 homestand further damaged any lingering hopes of turning things around in the second half.

With nine days until the deadline, the Braves just have to hope a team is desperate enough for offense to give up some kind of prospect capital for a three-time All-Star in the middle of a down year.