"The Rangers are pushing hard for Padres reliever Heath Bell as Sunday's Trade Deadline approaches.

Club officials have stressed that the Rangers are looking for bullpen help on multiple fronts and talking to several clubs. Florida closer Leo Nunez has also been a reliever of interest to the Rangers.

But Bell appears to be the Rangers' No. 1 target and they have had multiple conversations with the Padres. A deal is not imminent and the Padres have a high asking price. Bell can be a Type A free agent after the season and the Padres could get two draft picks as compensation if he signs with another team.

That is the baseline for what they are looking for in any deal for Bell. The Padres have scouted the Rangers Double-A Frisco team extensively with particular interest in pitchers Joe Wieland, Robbie Erlin and Tanner Scheppers."