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San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / November 3

Padres have busy two weeks ahead of them

With the end of the 2025 season, which was official when Game 7 of the World Series ended, the busy offseason begins. There is always a rush of activity immediately at the start of the Hot Stove season that is followed by a quiet spell over the holidays.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / November 3

Robert Suarez opts out, Wandy Peralta opts in

The fact that National League saves leader Robert Suarez exercised his option and opted out of his contract with the San Diego Padres was not a surprise.

Dylan Cease News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 3

Padres Ace Predicted to End Free Agency With $187 Million Deal

Is Dylan Cease coming back to the San Diego Padres? The talented pitcher had a rough 2025 by his standards. Even with 4.55 ERA and an 8-12 record, Cease will have no shortage of options out on the open market.

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Wandy Peralta News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

Wandy Peralta will not opt out of Padres deal

Veteran reliever Wandy Peralta will forgo the opt-out in his contract, reports Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Peralta’s four-year, $16.5MM contract contained opt-out opportunities after each season.

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San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 3

Robert Suarez hitting free agency after 40-save season

It was quite a season for the San Diego Padres and their closer, Robert Suarez. For instance, they fought tooth and nail in the NL West before clinching a Wild Card spot.

Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 3

Michael King Has Made Decision on Immediate Future With Padres

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King declined his mutual option with the team for the 2026 season and will head into free agency this offseason, per the San Diego Union-Tribune's Kevin Acee.

Dylan Cease News / Sporting News / November 3

Latest Dylan Cease prediction lands the 4.55 ERA starter on NL rival

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Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Sporting News / November 3

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. wins second Gold Glove award

Fernando Tatis Jr. takes home Gold Glove honors for the second time in his career.

Michael King News / Gaslamp Ball / November 3

Michael King opts out, MLBPA announces free agents

As expected, San Diego Padres starter Michael King exercised his option to opt-out of his deal with the team, making him a free agent. The Padres could, and should, extend a qualifying offer to King, which if accepted, would give him a one-year, $22.025 million contract for the 2026 season.

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San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / November 2

Padres tease City Connect 2.0

The San Diego Padres pushed out a 1:24 video clip on social media and included it in emails to fans titled, “¡Feliz Dia de los Muertos!” The clip ends

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Padres Announce Fernando Tatis Jr. News Amid MLB Offseason

The San Diego Padres had a disappointing end to their 2025 season, falling to the Chicago Cubs in the NL Wild Card round. As the organization regroups, it faces several critical roster decisions this offseason along with the task of finding a new manager following Mike Shildt’s sudden retirement.

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Michael King News / Sporting News / November 2

Padres' Michael King declines player option; set to hit free agency

This will be a tough decision for the Padres.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / November 2

The offseason is underway, award season is here

With the Los Angeles Dodgers buying their way into a second straight championship, much will change for baseball when MLB and the MLBPA begin meeting for the new collective bargaining agreement in 2027.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Michael King declines mutual option with Padres

Right-hander Michael King has declined his mutual option with the Padres, according to a report from Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. He’ll head into free agency and collected a $3.75MM buyout rather than stay with the Padres on what would have been a $15MM salary for next year.

San Diego Padres News / Sporting News / November 1

Padres' star looking to take home his second Gold Glove Award

Padres' star predicted to win Gold Glove over Corbin Carroll and Sal Frelick.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 1

Padres Named Best Fit for Projected $164 Million Free Agent Pitcher

The Athletic's Jim Bowden named the San Diego Padres as one of several teams who could pursure All-Star left-handed pitcher Ranger Suarez in free agency this offseason.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 1

Padres Star Projected to Sign 3-Year, $75 Million Contract in Free Agency

The San Diego Padres are starting at what appears to be a very busy offseason. The team still has to hire a manager in the wake of parting ways with Mike Shildt.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / October 30

Three questions facing the San Diego Padres this offseason

Another year and another disappointing ending for the San Diego Padres.

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Albert Pujols News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Albert Pujols in running for another West Coast team's manager job

On Tuesday, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported that the Padres were entering the final stages of their managerial search.

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Albert Pujols News / Larry Brown Sports / October 29

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San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / October 21

The Padres Will Have a Lot to Replace in Free Agency

As soon as the San Diego Padres’ season ended, A.J. Preller was spotted strolling across Wrigley Field talking on the phone. Knowing how Preller operates, it wouldn’t be surprising if he was already working the phones, checking in around the league to see who might be available to help improve the roster.

Mike Shildt News / Larry Brown Sports / October 15

Mike Shildt received death threats before resigning from Padres

Former San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt revealed some new details about his decision to resign, including the immense pressure he was facing late in the team’s season.