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Surprises Abound as Padres Announce 26-Man Opening Day Roster

The MLB regular season is finally upon us. The San Diego Padres have announced their 26-man roster, and with a few surprises included, the Friars are ready for the 2026 season.

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San Diego Padres ready for 2026 season

Spring Training ended for the San Diego Padres on Monday with a win over the Seattle Mariners, giving them a 15-15 record over their spring schedule. While the starting rotation remains the biggest concern for the organization, no trades or signings took place after games began to address that concern.

San Diego Padres News / New Baseball Media / March 25

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After the Padres’ 2025 season, a lot of changes came down in San Diego. Craig Stammen became the new manager, and many familiar names, and some new ones, took their place.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 25

Mystery Bidder in Padres Sale Revealed; All 4 Groups Now Known

The fourth and final bidder in the sale of the San Diego Padres has finally been identified. Tom Gores, the owner of the Detroit Pistons, is leading one of the final four groups bidding to purchase the Padres, per The Athletic's Dennis Lin and Ken Rosenthal.

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San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 25

Padres’ Joe Musgrove to start 2026 on IL after Tommy John surgery

The 2026 San Diego Padres roster is set. The Friars are aiming to get back to the postseason once again with a real shot of winning the World Series for the very first time.

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As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

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San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25

Padres Place Yu Darvish On Restricted List

The Padres finally announced their Opening Day roster on Wednesday evening. It more or less finalized a number of already known moves, though the biggest development is that starter Yu Darvish has been placed on the restricted list.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 25

Padres rumors: Lucas Giolito emerges as target after Yu Darvish 2026 shutdown

The San Diego Padres are one day away from Opening Day against the Detroit Tigers in front of thousands of fans at Petco Park. Ahead of the season and final roster completion, the Padres have moved pitcher Yu Darvish to the restricted list, leading to some benefits for the ballclub.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 25

Padres Predicted to Sell for $3.4 Billion in Record-Breaking Move

On the cusp of the 2026 MLB season kicking off, the San Diego Padres are in the middle of an expected sale. For the first time since 2012, the Padres organization is being sold, and the numbers being thrown out for the value of this team have been extreme.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Padres Predicted to Trade for Former Cy Young Award Winner

The San Diego Padres' 2025 postseason run was short-lived. After going 90-72 during the regular season and finishing second in the NL West behind the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego lost a Wild Card Series to the Chicago Cubs.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 25

Padres Predicted to Land $56 Million Cy Young Winner in Blockbuster Trade

Heading into the 2026 MLB season, the San Diego Padres starting rotation has all sorts of questions surrounding it. From the team losing guys over the offseason to players dealing with lingering injuries, the pitching staff is easily the biggest concern on the roster.

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Walker Buehler's Job Isn't Safe Despite Making Padres Opening Day Roster

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler's job isn't safe despite making the Opening Day roster. Buehler signed a minor league deal with the Padres this offseason in the hopes of earning a spot in the starting rotation.

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Mike Shildt Gets Brutally Honest on Sudden Padres Exit

Shortly after the San Diego Padres were eliminated from postseason contention last season, manager Mike Shildt announced his retirement from the team. Shildt had taken the Padres to the postseason in his two years with the organization, but by the end of it all, he was burnt out.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 25

Projecting the Padres Pitching Rotation and Bullpen Before Opening Day

The San Diego Padres have all but finalized their 26-man roster for Opening Day. There is likely just one spot up for grabs in the bullpen, but at this point, it's pretty clear who will be on the roster come Thursday's season opener against the Detroit Tigers.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 25

Padres Notes: Friars Hit Jackpot, Manny Machado and Manager Disagree, Walker Buehler Not Satisfied

The 2026 Major League Baseball season officially begins Wednesday night as the San Francisco Giants host the New York Yankees live on Netflix. As for the San Diego Padres and the other 27 teams, they will have to wait a tad longer for Opening Day on Thursday, March 26 (while some will have to wait until Friday).

San Diego Padres News / LWOSports.com / March 25

2026 San Diego Padres O/U: The Case for the Over

Baseball season begins this week, and according to Fanduel’s season win total betting odds, the market expects the San Diego Padres to take a step back this season and not hit over their win total.

Manny Machado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 24

3 Manny Machado bold predictions for 2026 season

Manny Machado enters the 2026 season with a track record that justifies the weight of expectation. As the San Diego Padres shape their lineup ahead of Opening Day 2026, Machado remains their unquestioned anchor, a player whose consistency, durability, leadership, and two-way impact continue to define the club’s identity.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 24

One Trade the Padres Could Still Make Before Opening Day

The San Diego Padres are finalizing their 26-man roster for the start of the 2026 season. All the competitions have essentially been sorted out, giving the Padres little to stress about heading into Thursday's season opener against the Detroit Tigers.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 24

3 Padres Players Who Need Solid Starts to Retain Roster Spots

There are several San Diego Padres players on the Opening Day roster who will need to have solid starts to the season in order to retain their spot. Miguel Andujar, Walker Buehler and Luis Campusano don't have a secure roster spot and will have to perform up to expectations.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 24

Padres Should Sign Former Dodgers Star to Solidify Key Position Ahead of Opening Day

The San Diego Padres have limited options at the catcher position, which is why the team should sign former Los Angeles Dodgers star Austin Barnes. The veteran catcher was recently released by the New York Mets and would be a sufficient third-string option for the Friars.

Nick Pivetta News / Field Level Media / March 23

Padres tab RHP Nick Pivetta to starter opener vs. Tigers

Nick Pivetta will make the first Opening Day start of his career on Thursday afternoon when the San Diego Padres host the Detroit Tigers. Padres manager Craig Stammen made the announcement on Monday as the team was on the verge of ending spring training.

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Padres Make Fernando Tatis Jr. Decision at Spring Training

The San Diego Padres made the decision to have right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. bat first on the batting order for the first time in his ninth game of Spring Training.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 22

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New York has spent considerable time and resources chasing high-upside yet unproven talent.

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Ty France News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21

Padres To Select Ty France’s Contract

The Padres have told first baseman Ty France that he has made the Opening Day roster, the San Diego Union-Tribune’s Kevin Acee reports. France will need to have his contract officially selected before the Padres take the field on March 26, but the team has an open space on its 40-man roster.

Walker Buehler News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 20

Padres To Select Walker Buehler

The Padres will carry Walker Buehler on their Opening Day roster, reports Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. The veteran righty would have been able to request his release tomorrow if San Diego weren’t going to call him up.

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