The Padres are quickly falling out of postseason contention this season, but it appears they may still be interested in making a positive trade this summer.

According to Fox Sports, the Padres have targeted Phillies slugger Maikel Franco as a potential trade target before the July 31 deadline.

San Diego (35-44), currently 9 1/2 games behind the Diamondbacks in the National League West, has been collecting young talent over the years, and Franco still possesses upside.

Franco is slashing .255/.297/.425 this season with nine home runs and 37 RBIs. He collected 49 home runs and 164 RBIs the two previous seasons, proving he has some untapped power.

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The Phillies (41-33) are currently just 1 1/2 games behind the Braves in the NL East, and have been linked with a number of big names this summer, so it remains to be seen if they would be willing to sell.