Fish reel in Cashner, Rea in 7-player deal with Padres

MIAMI — The Marlins and Padres continue to be a match when it comes to trades, and the clubs on Friday completed a blockbuster seven-player deal, bringing right-handers Andrew Cashner and Colin Rea to Miami. The Padres received a mix of Minor League and big league players, including injured hard-throwing reliever Carter Capps and two of Miami’s top prospects.

Also heading to the Marlins is Double-A San Antonio right-hander Tayron Guerrero, while the Padres also received right-hander Jarred Cosart, first-base prospect Josh Naylor and right-handed prospect Luis Castillo.

Naylor is the Marlins’ No. 2-ranked prospect by MLBPipeline.com, and Castillo ranks sixth.

Friday’s mega deal marked the second time in four weeks the Marlins and Padres have done business together. On June 30, Miami acquired reliever Fernando Rodney for prospect Chris Paddack.

The Marlins entered Friday five games back of the Nationals for first place in the National League East, while tied with the Cardinals for the second NL Wild Card spot.

Seeking to stay in the thick of the postseason hunt, the Marlins had made it clear they sought additional starting pitching.

Cashner, 29, is a hard thrower who has scuffled this season with a 4-7 record and a 4.76 ERA. In 16 starts, the right-hander has 67 strikeouts and 30 walks in 79 1/3 innings. He is eligible for free agency after the season, so essentially, he is a rental for Miami’s playoff push.

The Marlins are banking that Cashner will elevate his performance pitching in meaningful games. He has power stuff, with a fastball that averages …

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