The Kansas City Royals have acquired Trevor Cahill, Brandon Morrow and Ryan Buchter from the San Diego Padres in exchange for pitchers Matt Strahm and Travis Wood, minor league infielder Esteury Ruiz and cash.

Kansas City struggled to begin the season, but they have surged up the standings and are hoping for a postseason bid.

"We wanted to move sooner than later," Dayton Moore said.