In addition to having "preliminary discussions" with the Tampa Bay Rays about right-hander Jake Odorizzi, the Miami Marlins are also eyeing San Diego Padres left-hander Drew Pomeranz, Jon Morosi of MLB.com reports.

The Marlins are a surprise contender for a National League playoff berth with a 37-34 record and are emerging as buyers rather than sellers as the trade deadline approaches.

Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reports the Marlins have received inquiries on Marcell Ozuna and Christian Yelich but will not trade players off their major league roster to improve their starting pitching.

Odorizzi has a 3-3 record with a 3.63 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP in 15 starts for the Rays. Meanwhile, Pomeranz has a 6-7 record with a 3.00 ERA and 10.7 strikeouts per nine innings in 14 starts for the Padres.

Jose Fernandez (2.36 ERA) continues to pitch like an ace, but no other Marlins starter has an ERA better than 3.92.

Miami officials are also pursuing bullpen upgrades, Morosi writes.