Trade predictions are flying all over the place with the deadline approaching. One former general manager believes this three-team trade could benefit everyone.

The Padres are expected to target Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara and Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen. What these two have in common is that both are former aces, struggling this season, who could be complicated trade deadline targets.

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is scheduled for next Thursday (July 31), meaning that teams have less than a week to get their midsummer shopping done. The Mariners made the first notable transaction of the mad season on Thursday night,

MLB insiders expect the Chicago Cubs will target former aces Zac Gallen and Sandy Alcantara at the trade deadline.

According to Sean McAdam of Masslive.com, the Padres sent a blockbuster offer for Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran. The deal included a ton of talent heading to Boston, but McAdam reports the deal didn't go far.

The Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks have already agreed on one trade this season. They could look to swing another one in the coming days.

Seattle holds the second American League Wild Card spot but sit six-games back from the Houston Astros for first place in the AL West. The Mariners have been powered by a historic season from Most Valuable Player candidate Cal Raleigh,