Luis Arraez had four hits and an RBI in his first game after being traded from the Miami Marlins, Ha-Seong Kim hit a three-run homer in San Diego's eight-run seventh inning and the Padres routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-1 on Saturday.

The Padres made a massive deal Friday, acquiring Arraez from the Marlins along with nearly $7.9 million in a trade for four players. The two-time batting champion didn't join his new team until about 3:30 p.m. Saturday, but wasted no time in producing, going 4 for 6 while scoring two runs.

"Clearly an amazing approach and I can see why he is the rightful moniker of 'The Sprinkler,'" Padres manager Micke Shildt said.

The San Diego Padres are nearing a deal to acquire second baseman Luis Arraez from the Miami Marlins for reliever Woo-Suk Go and prospects Dillon Head, Jakob Marsee, and Nathan Martorella, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Friday night.

The trade is pending medical review but is expected to be finalized soon.

Cubs ace Justin Steele is just about ready to return to Chicago's rotation after being sidelined since the season opener because of a strained left hamstring.

Steele is on track to start Monday against San Diego, assuming he gets through one more bullpen session with no issues, manager Craig Counsell said Friday. The left-hander was hurt trying to field a bunt at Texas in his Opening Day start.

"We've missed him for a month, and it'll be good to get him going," Counsell said.

The Cleveland Guardians acquired right-hander Pedro Avila from the San Diego Padres for cash on Wednesday.

In a corresponding move, the Guardians transferred infielder Angel Martinez to the 60-day injured list.

San Diego Padres ace Yu Darvish landed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with neck tightness.

The Padres' Opening Day starter, Darvish last pitched Sunday, allowing three runs on four hits in five innings in a no-decision against the rival Los Angeles Dodgers. The 37-year-old right-hander's designation is retroactive to Monday.

Juan Soto is now a member of the New York Yankees, but some attempts were made to keep the star with the San Diego Padres for the long haul.

The Padres traded Soto to the Yankees in December.

Scott Boras, however, says that former Padres owner Peter Seidler had started to explore a multi-year deal with Soto last summer. 

"Peter called about wanting to pursue [Soto], and there were discussions about wanting to keep him. And unfortunately, it did not work out because of [Seidler's] health," Boras told Jon Heyman.

Seidler passed away in November at age 63.

The San Diego Padres made a flurry of moves this offseason, but they targeted several more.

The Padres made "a strong offer" to the Miami Marlins for Luis Arraez, according to a report, and might have been even more interested in Jesus Luzardo.

San Diego's interest in Luzardo likely ended when they dealt for Dylan Cease in mid-March.

Larry Lucchino, the former president and CEO of the Boston Red Sox who oversaw three World Series titles during his tenure, has died, the team announced Tuesday. He was 78.

Lucchino became CEO of the Red Sox upon purchase of the team by the ownership group headed by John Henry and Tom Werner in February 2002. Lucchino, who stepped down from his role in 2015, had a smaller financial stake. He previously served as president/CEO of the Baltimore Orioles (1989-93) and San Diego Padres (1995-2001).

San Diego Padres stars and executives remembered late owner Peter Seidler with laughter and some emotional moments on Saturday while vowing to fulfill his dream of bringing a World Series championship to his adopted hometown.

A celebration of life was held for Seidler at Petco Park five days before the Padres play their home opener. Seidler died of an undisclosed cause on Nov. 14. He was 63.

Blake Snell's lengthy free agency reached a conclusion Monday night.

The reigning National League Cy Young winner agreed to a deal with the San Francisco Giants, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan, confirming a report by the New York Post.

The agreement is for two years and $62 million and includes an opt-out after the first season, the source told ESPN.