Veteran catcher Gary Sánchez could be headed back to the San Diego Padres as the MLB trade deadline approaches. Sánchez, who has played for the Padres in the past, may be available due to the Orioles' recent injuries to their catching staff. Despite the defensive skills of current catchers Elias Díaz and Martín Maldonado, the Padres are looking to bolster their offensive output behind the plate.

In his previous stint with San Diego, Sánchez showcased his power, hitting 19 home runs with a .792 OPS over 260 plate appearances. He later signed a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers and was then picked up by the Orioles. This season, he has a .247 batting average with five home runs and 24 RBIs in just 95 plate appearances, marking a significant decline in performance. With no trade clause in his contract, Sánchez's potential move back to the Padres could help stabilize a struggling lineup.

Nick Martinez of the Cincinnati Reds narrowly missed a historic no-hitter against the San Diego Padres, falling just three outs short before giving up a double to Elias Díaz in the ninth inning. Martinez's impressive outing saw him throw 115 pitches, striking out six while walking two. This marked his return to the rotation after a brief bullpen stint, showcasing a much-needed rebound from a rough previous start against the Minnesota Twins.

Spencer Steer provided the offensive support for the Reds, hitting three home runs in the game, a feat that has never been achieved during a no-hitter in MLB history. With this win, Cincinnati improved its record to 43-29 and has shown remarkable form, winning 13 of their last 19 games. The Reds have now recorded 18 no-hitters in their franchise history, solidifying their position as a competitive force in the league.

Nick Martinez nearly achieved a no-hitter, tossing 8.1 innings against the Cincinnati Reds, striking out six but ultimately succumbing to a double from pinch-hitter Elias Díaz in the ninth. Spencer Steer was the star of the night, hitting three home runs to lead the Reds to an 8-1 victory against the San Diego Padres. Martinez's performance marked his return to the starting lineup after a stretch in the bullpen, showing resilience after previous struggles. The Reds have now won four of their last five games, and Steer continues to establish himself, hitting nine home runs this season.