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Projecting the Padres’ Lineup After the Miguel Andújar Signing

The Padres made their second notable addition of the offseason yesterday, signing platoon bat Miguel Andújar to a one-year, $4 million contract. The move comes after manager Craig Staimman confirmed Gavin Sheets as the starting first baseman for 2026, creating a huge hole at designated hitter.

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Framber Valdez Off the Board as Padres’ Rotation Questions Deepen

The painful offseason in San Diego continues as the last star free-agent pitcher has officially come off the board. Left-handed ace Framber Valdez has signed a three-year, $115 million contract with the Detroit Tigers.

MLB News / Sport Relay / February 5

Padres, Miguel Andujar Agree to One-Year Deal

The San Diego Padres have agreed to a one–year $4 million deal with outfielder Miguel Andujar, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The Padres’ quiet offseason appears to be ramping up with recent news of the Padres finally making moves to sell the franchise to a new suitor.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / February 4

Padres still searching for starting lineup, rotation answers

There’s still a lot that will take place between now and Opening Day on March 27. With just over a month to go, the San Diego Padres’ only meaningful pickups so far this offseason have been the re-signing of Michael King, the signing of KBO star Sung-Mun Song and the latest addition of free agent outfielder Miguel Andujar.

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Miguel Andujar News / Gaslamp Ball / February 4

Padres sign Miguel Andujar on 1-year, $4 million deal

Baseball insider Jon Heyman has reported the San Diego Padres and outfielder Miguel Andujar have agreed on a one-year, $4 million deal. The 31-year-old can earn $2 million more if he reaches performance bonuses. The move bolsters the Padres’ bench with a proven right-handed stick.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

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San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 4

Padres grab attention with intriguing $4 million move on ex-Yankee

At this stage of free agency, there aren’t too many impactful position players left on the market. MLB teams now have to buy low on certain players and hope that they contribute for the upcoming campaign.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 4

Padres Sign Former Rookie Sensation in Free Agency

The Padres have finally made a move, adding a much-needed designated hitter. Platoon bat Miguel Andújar has signed with San Diego on a one-year, $4 million contract.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Gaslamp Ball / February 4

Fernando Tatis Jr. aims for monster season

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. came into the media interview room during the 2025 and 2026 Padres FanFest talking about how good he felt and how he was going into the most productive years of his career.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 4

One Trade for a Struggling N.L. Star Could Transform the Padres Offseason

It has been a bleak offseason in San Diego, as the Padres have lost multiple key contributors across the roster. All-Star bats Luis Arraez and Ryan O’Hearn, star closer Robert Suárez and rotation anchor Dylan Cease have all moved on.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 4

Legal battle over Padres' ownership one step closer to resolution

The legal battle which has been hovering over the Padres for the past year-plus moved a bit closer to resolution this week. While it’s not over the finish line, it appears the club took one step toward closer and potentially being sold.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / February 4

Padres sale could be soon

With the start of Spring Training Feb. 11 in Peoria, Ariz., the San Diego Padres are nearing the end of their offseason plans and beginning their final approach to the 2026 season.

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David Peralta Announces Retirement

Longtime Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta is formally retiring from baseball. He provided a statement to MLBTR announcing the news: “I want to formally announce my retirement from baseball.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 4

Padres make important spring training roster announcement

Baseball is around the corner! The San Diego Padres had a quiet offseason, but knowing general manager A.J. Preller, the Padres could make a splash in free agency or a trade at any time ahead of the season.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 4

The Padres’ Non-Roster Invitees Matter More Than Ever This Spring

Spring training is just a few weeks away, as the Padres have announced their list of non-roster invitees to the Peoria complex. Given the lack of depth on the current MLB roster and the losses the team suffered this offseason, these invitees could end up playing a larger role on the Opening Day roster than initially expected.

San Diego Padres News / New Baseball Media / February 4

Padres’ 2026 Spring Training Non-Roster Invites Include Salas, Haynes

The Padres announced which players will be going to Arizona in February as non-roster invites to 2026 big league Spring Training. It’s not a lengthy list, thanks to trades and the fact that many of San Diego’s better prospects are on the 40-man roster.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 4

2 Premier League club owners have interest in buying Padres

The San Diego Padres are in the process of bringing in new ownership in the near future. Current owner, John Seidler, brother of former owner Peter Seidler, announced he will explore the sale of the team on November 13, 2025.

Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 4

Ranking the Padres’ Biggest Free-Agent Losses of the Offseason

It has been a difficult offseason in San Diego, as the Padres have lost four starting players in free agency while failing to replace them. Despite losing multiple big bats and key arms, the only positive addition has been Sung-Mon Song, a backup utility man from Korea who signed a four-year, $15 million deal in December.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Athlon Sports / February 4

MLB Makes Fernando Tatis Jr. Announcement Before Padres Season

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. has been incredible throughout his Major League Baseball career. In six seasons, not including 2022, when he missed the year due to injury and a PED suspension, Tatis has hit .277 with an OPS of .868, totaling 152 home runs and 393 RBIs.

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / February 1

What Would Yu Darvish’s Retirement Mean for the Padres?

On January 24, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported that Yu Darvish was retiring. The report sparked immediate reaction across social media, prompting Darvish’s agent, Joel Wolfe, to refute the claim later that day.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 31