Padres deadline moves are paying immediate dividends. Ramon Laureano’s walk-off capped a 5-4 win, extending San Diego’s hot streak to 5-3 since the trade deadline. Laureano, eight games in, has 10 hits, 8 RBIs, 4 runs and a homer, showcasing how the late-augur acquisitions can spark in high-leverage spots.

The club’s deadline haul—Mason Miller, JP Sears, Nestor Cortes, Ryan O’Hearn, Freddy Fermin and Laureano—has translated to on-field impact and renewed depth. Laureano even admitted he didn’t know the signs, choosing to swing and then embrace a bunt scenario that flipped the game. Cronenworth and Bogaerts have joined Laureano in providing steady offense, underscoring a new era of Padres versatility as fantasy managers recalibrate expectations.

Fantasy managers should monitor the Padres’ shifting lineup with multiple contributors carrying upside. The blend of veterans and seasoned arms from the deadline could yield weekly value in all formats, particularly with Laureano’s power/speed blend and the immediate run support from the midseason acquisitions.