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Three Padres Prospects Who Could Fill Roster Holes This Season

The Padres still have a few holes on their roster. They need pitching depth, right-handed power and innings-eaters. While fans hoped those issues would be addressed through free agency or the trade market, it’s looking increasingly likely that San Diego is finished making moves this offseason.

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How a Division-Rival Lefty Could Save the Padres’ Offseason

Padres general manager A.J. Preller needs to find a way to salvage the offseason. San Diego currently has little financial flexibility and a depleted farm system, leaving few obvious paths to improve the roster.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 23

How a MLB Salary Cap Could Change the Padres’ Future

There is an impending lockout in MLB, as teams are preparing for what could be the final full season before owners and players begin negotiating a new payroll balance that includes a salary cap and a salary floor.

A.J. Preller News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 22

Is A.J. Preller’s Time Running Out With the Padres?

The San Diego Padres have had a mediocre offseason. While they’ve held onto their superstar core of Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill, they lost star pitcher Dylan Cease, All-Star closer Robert Suarez and All-Star first baseman Ryan O’Hearn.

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MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 22

What's Next For San Diego After Mackenzie Gore, Freddy Peralta Go Elsewhere?

It’s been a bad 24 hours in San Diego, as top pitching targets Freddy Peralta and MacKenzie Gore have been lost to the Mets and Rangers, respectively. Both starters would have given San Diego affordable solutions to its pitching depth and payroll issues, but now general manager A.J.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 22

Padres rumors: Ken Rosenthal floats Nick Castellanos as sneaky 1st base option

The San Diego Padres are watching every playoff team in the National League get better this offseason. The Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and the Chicago Cubs have gotten a lot better on paper since the end of last season.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 22

Padres Announce Coaching and Front Office Changes Across Organization

The San Diego Padres revealed updates to their minor league coaching staff, front office, as well as a few changes on the MLB side of coaching and operations yesterday.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / January 21

Padres need to upgrade backup catcher position

The San Diego Padres’ main focus has been revamping the starting rotation this offseason. But the start of Spring Training is less than a month away, and their efforts should turn to upgrading the backup catcher position.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 20

How One Padres Arm Gives the Front Office More Rotation Flexibility

The San Diego Padres have one of the most unique pitchers in baseball in right-hander Randy Vásquez. The former Yankees prospect burst onto the scene last year, putting together the best season of his career in over 133.2 innings.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 20

Padres Linked to Multiple Veteran Pitchers as They Seek Rotation Depth

The Padres are looking to upgrade their pitching staff, with several mid-tier free agents emerging as potential targets. The front office has held conversations regarding Nick Martinez, Lucas Giolito and Justin Verlander as it looks to add depth to a rotation that lost its primary innings-eater, Dylan Cease, this offseason.

Manny Machado News / Athlon Sports / January 20

Padres React to Manny Machado Announcement on Tuesday

The San Diego Padres are heading into the 2026 MLB season looking to extend the team’s current contending window. Expectations have cooled as San Diego’s payroll flexibility has been limited this offseason compared to recent years.

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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.

Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / January 20

Padres reportedly enter Freddy Peralta sweepstakes

Peralta had an impressive season as the Brewers ace in 2025.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 20

Padres Staying Active as League-Wide Spending Pressure Builds

The Los Angeles Dodgers have once again dominated the offseason, most notably by signing Kyle Tucker to a lucrative four-year, $240 million contract. With the Padres operating under far tighter financial constraints than their rivals up north, the question now is how they plan to hold their own.

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Sung-Mun Song News / Gaslamp Ball / January 19

Oblique injury casts doubt on Sung-Mun Song’s Padres debut

The San Diego Padres received disheartening news about their top free agent signee, Sung-Mun Song, who suffered an oblique injury that could sideline him for approximately four weeks.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 19

2025 MLB Farm Review: San Diego Padres

Since A.J. Preller has been in control of the Padres’ front office, San Diego has not been shy to make the aggressive move. The Padres made several of those in-season last year, which helped the MLB roster but depleted the farm system.

Nick Pivetta News / Just Baseball / January 17

Should the Padres Trade Nick Pivetta?

The San Diego Padres have made serious moves this offseason to gear up for another deep postseason run. Payroll has been a major topic of discussion, and

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 17

Sung Mun Song To Miss Four Weeks Recovering From Oblique Injury

Padres infielder Sung Mun Song will require about four weeks of recovery time due to an oblique injury, according to Jeeho Yoo of the Yonhap News Agency. Song sustained the injury during a recent batting practice session.

Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 15

Padres’ Mason Miller all in on closing for 2026 — but will he start games in future?

The San Diego Padres contain a secret weapon. Closer Mason Miller has been dominant since he debuted for the Athletics a few seasons ago. Padres general manager A.J.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 14

2025 MLB Farm Review: Athletics

The 2025 season for the Athletics was proof that the rebuild, started after the 2021 campaign, had begun to work. Homegrown stars like Jacob Wilson, Tyler Soderstrom, and Nick Kurtz took center stage.

Nolan Arenado News / Total Apex Sports / January 14

Padres’ Pursuit of Nolan Arenado Fell Short, But Their Interest Was Real

The San Diego Padres didn’t just monitor the Nolan Arenado sweepstakes — they pushed into the conversation with intent. League sources confirmed the Padres were one of the most aggressive teams pursuing Nolan Arenado before St.

Joe Musgrove News / Yardbarker / January 14