Amid a push for their first World Series appearance since 1998, the San Diego Padres are expected to be among the most active trade deadline participants Thursday, with The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and Dennis Lin reporting that the team is interested in several top trade targets.

TRADE: The Red Sox have made a deadline deal, sending minor-league infielder Blaze Jordan to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for 34-year-old pitcher Steven Matz. The Cardinals officially announced the move Thursday morning. The veteran lefty worked out of the bullpen in St. Louis, but has experience starting games.

Gavin Sheets hit a two-run home run in the third inning. Afterward, Sammy Levitt of 97.3-FM asked the Padres' left fielder whether he would be "locked in" to the Padres' trade deadline activity. Sheets offered a succinct three-word response.