Hug Watch: Justin Upton pulled from Padres game

Padres outfield Justin Upton has been pulled from San Diego’s game Wednesday night against the New York Mets. It’s unclear whether he has been traded, though Upton was reportedly a trade target of the Houston Astros along with Tyson Ross, who was also pulled tonight after five innings.

Ross was reportedly pulled as a precautionary measure with the Padres holding a big lead, but it’s hard not to speculate a deal for the starter could be coming with so many clubs vying for the his services.