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Padres Veteran Pitcher Projected to Sign $36 Million Deal in Free Agency

The San Diego Padres are looking to break through a three-year ceiling of 90-win seasons that ended in early playoff exits. After making the National League Championship Series in 2022, the Padres have yet to sniff an NL pennant. It's been tough sledding for the Padres in terms of playoff success, but they'll look to end their drought finally.

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“Multiple Teams” Showing Interest In Ty France

Coming off an unexpectedly productive season with the Padres, it isn’t a surprise that Ty France is a hot commodity on the free agent market. “Multiple

Adrian Morejon News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 7

Padres' Adrian Morejon to Dodgers? One MLB Insider Thinks So

San Diego Padres free agent reliever Adrian Morejon was easily one of the best relievers in baseball last season in a bullpen that was easily one of the best in the sport.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Walker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 7

Padres Notes: SD Signs 2 Players, Walker Buehler Contract Prediction, Huge Injury Update

The San Diego Padres inked a deal with two players, officially making the first moves of the offseason. First baseman/outfielder Nick Pratto and pitcher Angel Hernandez (no, not the former MLB umpire who retired in 2024) were signed to minor league deals.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 6

Padres Expect Key Pitcher to Return From Injury-Plagued 2026 Season

The San Diego Padres had to navigate the postseason without one of their most trusted arms in the bullpen. Now, there is reason to believe the right-hander will be back when the team needs him next.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / November 6

Ty France is drawing significant interest as a coveted free agent

France boasted a .295 batting average with 21 home runs, 72 RBI and a stellar .865 OPS in his resurgent and productive season.

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 6

Star free agent who spent 2026 with Padres has 1 real ‘concern’

Adrian Morejon is about to become one of the most coveted relievers on the free-agent market, but there is one concern teams will need to consider before making a major investment.

Walker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 6

Padres Veteran Pitcher Shockingly Projected to Sign $12.5 Million Deal in Free Agency

The San Diego Padres fell short of a title in 2026, losing to the eventual champion Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Division Series. The Padres squeezed out a win in the best-of-five series, but it wasn't enough.

Nick Pratto News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 6

Padres Bring Back Infielder, Sign Pitcher as First Official Offseason Moves

The San Diego Padres' offseason is quietly underway. According to MadFriars on Twitter/X, the Padres have already signed two players to minor league contracts: first baseman/outfielder Nick Pratto and pitcher Angel Hernandez.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / November 6

3 questions facing the San Diego Padres this offseason

The Padres have to find a way to take that next step forward and bring their first World Series title to San Diego.

Ty France is drawing significant interest as a coveted free agent

The '1984 San Diego Padres' quiz

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / November 6

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Michael King

A few years ago, Michael King had to prove he belonged in the starting rotation. Now, he gets to find out how much teams will pay for him to be a part of one.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 5

Padres Front Office Reveals Biggest Need This Offseason

The San Diego Padres must push all the right buttons this winter. After a stellar second half of the 2026 season, the Padres will look to build on that momentum in 2027.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 5

Padres' Ty France Earns Shockingly Low Contract Projection in Free Agency

The San Diego Padres went from being one of the most inconsistent offensive teams in baseball in the first half of 2026 to entering the postseason as the hottest team in MLB.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 5

Padres Officially Lose 11 More Players to Free Agency

The San Diego Padres have lost another 11 position players to free agency, per the team's transaction log on MiLB.com. They also lost eight pitchers to minor league free agency.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 5

Padres Notes: SD Loses 8 Players to Free Agency, Casey Mize Contract Projection, Trevor Rogers to Padres?

The San Diego Padres lost eight more players to free agency this week, including their No. 14 prospect in the system. In other news, right-hander Casey Mize has a contract projection made following an atrocious second half of his 2026 season.

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

Padres Tabbed as Best Fit for Potential $64 Million Starting Pitcher in Free Agency

The San Diego Padres had a rough showing from their starting rotation in 2026. In terms of total innings logged, Padres starters provided the fourth-fewest in baseball.

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / November 4

San Diego Padres 2026-27 Offseason Wishlist

The San Diego Padres’ 2026 season was a very familiar ride. In the first half, the team showcased one of the worst offenses and starting rotations in baseball, with the bullpen as its saving grace.

Miguel Andujar News / Baseball Now / November 3

Veteran Hitter Declines $8 Million Return To Padres After Back-To-Back Strong Seasons

Miguel Andujar proved to be a solid pickup for the San Diego Padres, but he is now choosing to enter free agency. Andujar signed a $4 million deal with the Padres last offseason and had an $8 million mutual option for 2027.

San Diego Padres News / Lindy's Sports / November 3

Padres Adrian Morejon should accept his qualifying offer, but not Randy Arozarena

On Monday, November 2, the deadline for MLB teams to make qualifying offers to their players passed, and eight players around the league received them.

San Diego Padres News / New Baseball Media / November 2

2026 MLB Power Rankings: Ordering the Best Free Agent Starting Pitchers

Free agency officially started on November 2, giving Major League teams the chance to upgrade in preparation for whatever is in store next season. This year’s market of starting pitchers includes several high-profile starting pitchers, with one clearly standing out amongst the rest.