As the Padres continue to struggle, the chances of them trading reliever Heath Bell this summer increase. Bell, a closer, isn't getting much work and he's headed for free agency this winter. The Padres briefly broached a contract extension with him this spring, but those talks were very general and have not been revisited since camp ended. Several teams, including the Rangers, have inquired about Bell, according to sources. The Padres, not yet eager to pull the trigger, are in listen-only mode and, sources say, want to wait a little longer and see how things play out.