Cashner solid in final audition for possible suitors

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TORONTO — Before Monday’s non-waiver Trade Deadline, Padres right-hander Andrew Cashner made one final audition for potential suitors Tuesday night at Rogers Centre.

In a 12-inning, 7-6 loss to the Blue Jays, the longest-tenured Padre showcased the full range of what he has to offer.

There was the good — six strikeouts, largely a result of the devastating power slider that has returned to his arsenal over his past three outings. He coupled that with his high-octane fastball and finished with three runs on four hits in six innings.

On the flip side, Cashner also surrendered two home runs, both on fastballs that badly missed their spots. But for the most part, he pieced together a third consecutive sharp outing against a postseason contender.

Now, all he can do is wait.

“You never know when your final game is,” Cashner said. “That’s out of my control. I just go out there and pitch and give my team the best chance to win.”

Still, after the game, Cashner took some time …

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