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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.

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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.

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.

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Carlos Santana News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 3

Padres Miss on Another Budget Bat as NL West Rival Adds Depth

On theme with the entire offseason, the Padres have lost another free-agent target to a National League rival. This time, it’s former All-Star Carlos Santana, who signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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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.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 3

Who Is the Padres’ Ace Heading Into 2026?

The Padres’ rotation struggled last season, finishing 16th in baseball with a 4.07 ERA. Despite losing one of their best arms in Dylan Cease this offseason, general manager A.J.

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

Padres Taking Trade Offers on $60 Million All-Star: Report

In a desperate attempt to improve the roster without any financial flexibility, the Padres are listening to offers for All-Star second baseman Jake Cronenworth.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 3

Inside the Padres’ Spending Freeze: Ownership Change, Payroll Limits and a Lost Winter

If one thing has become clear this offseason, it’s that the Padres no longer have money to spend. As of now, general manager A.J. Preller has retained starting pitcher Michael King and added Korean star Sung-Mon Song, but lost key pieces in Luis Arraez, Ryan O’Hearn, Dylan Cease and Robert Suárez.

Joe Musgrove News / Gaslamp Ball / February 2

Padres’ postseason hopes rest on a resurgent Joe Musgrove

Major League Baseball’s offseason is coming to an end. It is time to take your bats, balls, and glove out of storage because Spring Training is fast upon us.

Luis Arraez News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 2

Ranking NL West Second Basemen After Luis Arraez Swaps Teams

It’s good to find the silver lining wherever you can, especially when looking at the Padres, who have had one of the worst offseasons in baseball. Most recently, San Diego lost contact specialist Luis Arraez to division rival San Francisco on a one-year, $12 million contract.

Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 2

Manny Machado Commits to Play for Dominican Republic in World Baseball Classic

Padres superstar Manny Machado has joined teammate Fernando Tatis Jr. and officially committed to play in the World Baseball Classic for the Dominican Republic.

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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 / San Diego Padres on SI / February 2

Former All-Star on Padres’ Radar After Eugenio Suárez Miss

General manager A.J. Preller is continuing to look for ways to improve the roster after missing out on slugger Eugenio Suárez to National League rival Cincinnati.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 1

Padres’ Offseason Gets Worse as Eugenio Suárez Signs With Reds

The Padres have missed out on another free-agent target, as Eugenio Suárez agreed to a one-year, $15 million deal with the Cincinnati Reds. The news comes just one day after Padres manager Craig Staimman confirmed that Gavin Sheets will play first base in 2026, leaving a massive opening at designated hitter in the Padres lineup.

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Everything You Need to Know From Padres FanFest 2026

The annual Padres FanFest took place yesterday and, as expected, was filled with activities, celebrations and the chance for fans to hear from players and staff for the first time this offseason.

Luis Arraez News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 1

Three Players the Padres Should Target After Losing Luis Arraez

The Padres lost contact star Luis Arraez to division rival San Francisco yesterday on a one-year, $12 million contract. The loss makes sense given Arraez’s one-dimensional skill set and the Padres’ lack of payroll space.

Yu Darvish 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.