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Padres agree to 1-year deal with RHP Weiss, sources say

The Padres are in agreement with righty Ryan Weiss on a 1-year, $1.85 million contract with a team option for 2028, sources tell ESPN.

Adrian Morejon News / Gaslamp Ball / November 10

The southpaw flamethrower

Welcome to our series grading every member of the San Diego Padres’ 40-man roster. The roster being evaluated is current as of Oct. 18, prior to the end of the World Series.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 10

Padres Predicted to Sign Dodgers Veteran Pitcher in Surprise Offseason Move

The San Diego Padres are expected to have one of the most active offseasons in Major League Baseball. From the current state of the starting pitching rotation to the key free agents all around the roster — and even an impending MLB lockout that threatens future spending — this offseason will be hectic.

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San Diego Padres News / Baseball Now / November 10

Padres Reportedly Showing Interest In Top Free Agent Hitter

The San Diego Padres have a new ownership group reportedly looking to make a splash in free agency. The Padres have a need for an outfielder, and have for a couple of seasons now.

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The offseason needs for every MLB team

Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.

Adrian Morejon News / Fastball on SI / November 10

Latest Report on Adrian Morejon's Market Could Shake Up Free Agency

San Diego Padres left-hander Adrian Morejon is expected to be one of this offseason's most coveted arms. In fact, some teams are reportedly interested in adding the talented southpaw to their rotation rather than their bullpen.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 10

3 of the Padres' Top Free Agent Targets Revealed by Insider

The San Diego Padres have a ton of roster holes this offseason. According to Dennis Lin of The Athletic, they're targeting Japanese-born players to fill them.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 10

Kwanza Jones’ admission on owning Padres will catch fans’ attention

With the San Diego Padres surrounded by rumors with the offseason in full swing, there could be fans who always have concerns when new ownership takes over, as Kwanza Jones and Jose Feliciano officially acquired the franchise in August.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 10

Padres Interested In Seiya Suzuki, Teruaki Sato, Shota Imanaga

The Padres are looking to upgrade their roster this offseason and are interested in a wide variety of free agents. That includes multiple Japanese-born players, as Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports that the Friars have interest in outfielder Seiya Suzuki, left-hander Shota Imanaga and infielder/outfielder Teruaki Sato.

Scott Boras News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 10

Scott Boras Uses Peter Seidler’s Padres Legacy to Make Case Against Salary Cap

For San Diego Padres fans, Peter Seidler's legacy is difficult to separate from the team's willingness to spend on player payroll. The former owner transformed

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 10

Padres rumors: Insider confirms San Diego’s Tarik Skubal free agency interest

The San Diego Padres returned to the playoffs for a third straight season in 2026, but fell in the NLDS to the Milwaukee Brewers. With another season ending in disappointment, the Padres could be aggressive in free agency.

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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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 10

What MLB's Impending Lockout Could Mean for the Padres' Spending and Future

The San Diego Padres, along with the rest of Major League Baseball, have been preparing for what appears to be an imminent lockout between the league's players and owners.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / November 10

Padres need starting pitching

The San Diego Padres president of baseball operations, A.J. Preller, will be in Las Vegas over the next several days with other baseball executives and player agents to plan the offseason following the 2026 season.

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Adrian Morejon News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 10

Adrian Morejon Wants To Remain A Reliever

Left-hander Adrian Morejon is one of the top relievers on the free agent market, and he wants to keep it that way. Will Sammon, Ken Rosenthal, and Katie Woo of The Athletic report that Morejon prefers to stay in the bullpen, despite drawing interest as a starter.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 10

Padres Notes: SD Officially Releases 2 Players, Showing Interest in Tarik Skubal, New Adrian Morejon Suitor

The San Diego Padres officially released two players who were signed as international free agents last year, according to the team's transaction log on MiLB.com.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 9

Padres Have Expressed Interest In Tarik Skubal

The Padres are among the teams that have shown interest in Tarik Skubal in the early days of the offseason, reports Jon Morosi of The MLB Network. San Diego has been speculated as a dark horse for the two-time Cy Young winner, but this is the first definitive link to the game’s top free agent.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 9

The Biggest Unresolved Position in the Padres' Opening Day Lineup

The San Diego Padres are facing a bit of an unknown heading into this offseason. As has been chronicled all over the media landscape, the pitching staff is projected to look a whole lot different in 2027.

Adrian Morejon News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 9

Padres' Adrian Morejon Generating Interest From Surprise Team in Free Agency

The San Diego Padres don't just have a wealth of free agents this offseason, but happen to have two of the most coveted arms in baseball this winter in Michael King and Adrian Morejon.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 9

Bob Nightengale just asking questions about possible Fernando Tatis Jr., Mason Miller trades

The San Diego Padres could face difficult decisions this offseason as their new ownership group evaluates the franchise’s financial future. With several major contracts on the books and key players potentially attracting interest, trade speculation is beginning to surround Fernando Tatis Jr.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 7

Why a reunion with the Padres could be on the table for Nick Martinez

Martinez opted not to exercise his mutual option with the Tampa Bay Rays and became a free agent.

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Ty France News / Fastball on SI / November 7

Ty France's Bounce-Back Season Has Multiple Teams Lining Up This Winter

Ty France appears to be one of the first major free agents to agree to a deal. Will Sammon of The Athletic reports that France has multiple teams expressed interest in the former Padres first baseman.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / November 6