Melvin Upton Jr. Reportedly to Be Traded to Toronto Blue Jays

As the San Diego Padres look to continue selling off their expensive assets, Melvin Upton Jr.'s bounce-back season made him a trade candidate before the Aug. 1 deadline.

Continue for updates.

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Blue Jays to Land Upton

Tuesday, July 26

Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal, citing sources, reported on Tuesday morning that the Padres agreed to trade Upton to the Toronto Blue Jays for a "Class A prospect." Rosenthal noted the financial terms are unknown and that the deal will "likely [be] finalized today."

On July 23, Jon Heyman of Today's Knuckleball first reported that the Blue Jays were leading the race to acquire Upton, either as a smaller trade or part of a larger deal involving more Padres.

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Orioles in the Mix for Upton 

Monday, July 25

The Baltimore Orioles "remain involved in talks" with the Padres regarding Upton, per Rosenthal. 

Rosenthal reported on July 22 that the Padres and Orioles have discussed a deal involving Upton and Ubaldo Jimenez, though Rosenthal added that the deal was "not yet close" because the Padres want prospects in addition to taking on Jimenez's salary.

Both Upton and Jimenez are signed through 2017. Upton has a higher salary for next season at $16.45 million, compared to $13.5 million for Jimenez.

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Indians Involved in Upton Race

Monday, July 25

The Cleveland Indians are among the teams interested in trading for Upton, per Rosenthal. 

Buster Olney of ESPN The Magazine first reported on Saturday that the Indians had discussed a potential trade for the outfielder.

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Green Comments on Upton's Future

Sunday, July 24

The San Diego Union-Tribune's Dennis Lin noted that Padres manager Andy Green said "nothing is imminent with [Upton] at the moment." Green added that he "wants to give him a day with 'everything swirling around him,'" per Lin.

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Padres Looking to Deal Upton 

Friday, July 22

Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reported the Padres were "telling teams they're getting close to dealing" Upton, though he also added it could "ultimately be posturing."

Passan added that because Upton has been solid for the Padres this season and they would be kicking in some money to make a potential deal happen, they can ask for a better prospect in the trade.

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Upton Was a Valuable Trade Chip for Padres

Upton has fared well since being traded to the Padres in 2015. His 16 home runs this season are his best total since he set a career high with 28 in 2012.

The Padres have already been aggressive in the trade market this season, dealing James Shields to the Chicago White Sox and Drew Pomeranz to the Boston Red Sox.

Manuel Margot, whom San Diego acquired from Boston in the Craig Kimbrel trade during the offseason, is faring well in Triple-A with a .306/.356/.434 slash line through his first 89 games. He's not far from being ready for the big leagues.

Contract info via Spotrac.