If you were having a pool on the most untradeable Met, Kodai Senga very well could be the frontrunner considering the dastardly duo of bad health and performance that has plagued him.

Yet, the Padres actually have checked in on Senga, a player they pursued as a free agent after the 2022 season.

San Diego under head of baseball operations A.J. Preller is known for hyper activity at this time of year. Preller relentlessly pursues every area he can, is determined to find upgrades for his team and has particular fondness for players he has long liked. 

For example, multiple sources said that Preller has at least considered ways to acquire one of his long-time targets, Rafael Devers, though with seven years at $211 million left on his pact, he has one of the most unappealing remaining contracts in the majors. But the Padres have been determined to add lefty-hitting and starting pitching at this deadline.