Done deal : The blockbuster deal between the San Diego Padres And Los Angeles Dodgers is official ….
DONE DEAL: Blockbuster Trade Between San Diego Padres and Dodgers Is Official..
*August 8, 2025 – San Diego, CA
**It’s official.** The San Diego Padres have completed a stunning, blockbuster trade with their archrivals, the **Los Angeles Dodgers**, shaking the very core of the NL West.
In a deal few believed could ever happen between such bitter rivals, the Padres have traded **Fernando Tatis Jr.** to the Dodgers in exchange for a massive haul: All-Star pitcher **Walker Buehler**, top outfield prospect **Josue De Paula**, and infielder **Michael Busch**.
The deal was finalized late Thursday night after days of intense, behind-the-scenes negotiations. While Padres fans are reeling from the loss of their superstar, insiders say the front office was motivated by long-term roster flexibility, pitching depth, and a need to reset chemistry in the clubhouse.
“This is one of the toughest decisions we’ve ever made—but one we believe sets us up for both now and the future,” said Padres GM A.J. Preller.
The Dodgers, meanwhile, appear to be going all-in on a championship run, pairing Tatis Jr. with Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani in what could be the most fearsome lineup in modern baseball history.
NL West just turned nuclear.More to come.
