The Padres shipped out two of their most marketable relievers on Monday, including Brandon Maurer and Ryan Buchter as part of a deal with the Kansas City Royals.

With five days left before the July 31 trade deadline, the possibility looms that San Diego’s best bullpen arm isn’t going anywhere (at least this season). While rival officials continue to describe the asking price for left-hander Brad Hand as prohibitive, the Padres have yet to waver in their demands.