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Padres Notes: Joe Musgrove Uncertainty, Blockbuster Trade Link, Surprise Players Could Make Roster

The San Diego Padres had an off-day on Wednesday, and will continue their Cactus League play on Thursday night against the Kansas City Royals. While the Padres had a much needed day off, there's still plenty of news surrounding the team with Opening Day just two weeks away.

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Padres need to be careful with Joe Musgrove

The San Diego Padres need to slow-play starter Joe Musgrove at the beginning of the 2026 season. Coming off Tommy John surgery in October of 2024, Musgrove is a month shy of 18 months post-surgery.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / March 11

Fernando Tatis Jr. delivers bat flip of the year during World Baseball Classic

Fernando Tatis Jr. has managed to produce the bat flip of the year … even before the start of the MLB season. The San Diego Padres star Tatis was suited up for his native Dominican Republic during Wednesday’s World Baseball Classic game against Venezuela in Pool D play.

San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / March 11

Questions of Padres’ Stammen Hire Emerge After Pujols’ DR Success

When Craig Stammen was announced as the new manager of the San Diego Padres, the Friar Faithful were obviously concerned about the first-time skipper. He had never managed at the major-league (or any) level.

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How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 11

The race for relief spots

The San Diego Padres have been known for one thing over the last few years. Whether the offense is “Slam Diego” or in a historical rut, whether the starting rotation is elite or strung together with Scotch tape, the bullpen is elite.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 11

Padres' Manny Machado Makes Feelings Known About ABS Challenge System

Major League Baseball has implemented an Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System in 2026, allowing players to challenge balls and strikes calls for the first time in the sport's history.

Jay Groome News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 11

Former Padres Top Prospect, Cut After Gambling Scandal, Signs With Kansas City Monarchs

Former San Diego Padres top prospect Jay Groome is back in professional baseball after signing with the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.

Walker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 11

Padres' Walker Buehler Compares His Fastball to Ex-Girlfriend

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler had an unusual comparison for his fastball after his most recent Cactus League start on Tuesday. The right-hander is trying to make his way into the Padres' Opening Day rotation, and has been using a wide array of pitches early in spring training.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 11

Padres hitters making loud contact, getting on base

It wasn’t noticeable at the start of spring games but as the first couple weeks went on, the at-bats were adding up to a change in the hitting approach for the Friars.

San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / March 11

As Opening Day Gets Closer, Who Will Make Up the Padres’ Starting Rotation?

After the San Diego Padres exited the 2025 postseason in a heartbreaking loss to the Chicago Cubs, the immediate worry for the club was the starting rotation.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 11

Padres Tabbed as Top Landing Spot for $6.1 Million All-Star in Blockbuster Trade

The San Diego Padres are coming off a 2025 season in which they orchestrated one of the most aggressive trade deadlines in MLB history. Could they do it again in 2026?

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Joe Musgrove News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 11

Padres' Joe Musgrove Doesn't Know When He'll Be Ready to Pitch Next

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove doesn't know when he'll be ready to pitch next, which is bad news for a team that has major question marks in their starting rotation.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 11

3 Padres Players Suddenly Making a Strong Push for the Opening Day Roster

The San Diego Padres have some difficult decisions to make over the next two weeks as they finalize their Opening Day roster. A few players are attempting to make those decisions even harder.

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Surprise Padres Pitcher Inserting Himself Into Opening Day Roster Conversation

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Logan Gillaspie is inserting himself into the Opening Day roster conversation. He's already caught the eye of Padres manager Craig Stammen, who heaped high praise on the reliever.

Bradgley Rodriguez News / Just Baseball / March 11

Bradgley Rodriguez Will Be an Important Piece for the Padres

It is no secret that the San Diego Padres’ biggest strength is their bullpen. Headlined by the best closer in the league, Mason Miller, opposing teams also have to deal with Adrián Morejón, Jason Adam, Jeremiah Estrada, and David Morgan. But there is another name in the organization that many may not know about.