The Padres traded their top reliever earlier this month. But, they may be looking to add a starter.

San Diego is making a serious push to acquire Rays right hander Chris Archer, an unnamed MLB executive told The Athletic on Tuesday. But, the Padres are unlikely to acquire the 29-year-old ace, the report says.

San Diego has also checked in on Mets starter Noah Syndergaard, according to a separate report from The Athletic. The 25-year-old ace is currently on the disabled list with hand, foot and mouth disease.

The Padres have checked in on Noah Syndergaard in their wide-ranging search for a frontline starter, sources tell The Athletic. @Ken_Rosenthal reported significant interest in Chris Archer earlier today. — Dennis Lin (@dennistlin) July 25, 2018

Archer has made three starts since he returned from the disabled list in early July. He allowed three earned runs and struck out 13 hitters in six innings on the mound against the Marlins on Sunday.

Archer, a two-time All-Star, has registered a 3-4 record and a 4.30 ERA in 90 innings pitched so far in 2018. He has spent all seven of his MLB seasons in Tampa.

Syndergaard has tallied a 6-1 record and a 2.89 ERA in 13 starts this season. He has struck out 83 batters in 74 2/3 innings.

The Mets are reportedly unlikely to deal Syndergaard before the July 31 trade deadline.

The Padres are last in the NL West with a 42-61 record. They sent closer Brad Hand to the Indians in exchange for catching prospect Francisco Mejia in mid-July.