Padres Tabbed as Best Landing Spot for Top Free Agent Pitcher Who Won't Cost Much

The San Diego Padres entered 2026 lacking depth in their starting rotation, but that could be fixed by signing a familiar face. Nestor Cortes remains an available free agent and he would fit into what appears to be president of baseball operations A.J.

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