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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The San Diego Padres had a tumultuous season from their starting rotation, but there are a few different ways the front office can avoid a similar outcome in 2027.
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.
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.
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.
The San Diego Padres officially lost another eight pitchers to free agency, per the team's transaction log on MiLB.com. Here's a look at the eight pitchers who elected to leave the organization as minor leaguers and test free agency, including one of the team's top prospects.
When the San Diego Padres made their trade deadline deals to address the underperforming and injured starting rotation, it seemed like it singled-handedly guaranteed a spot in October.
The San Diego Padres had just one bright spot in a bleak starting rotation last season, and his name is Michael King. Of the many free agents that exist on the roster this offseason, the right arm of King may prove to be the most pivotal.
The San Diego Padres have been listed as a sleeper team for two-time Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal, a Los Angeles Dodgers free agent. The southpaw would instantly become a difference maker in a Padres rotation that was desperately in need of star power last season.
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.
The San Diego Padres had an exciting offensive unit in 2026, but it was far from consistent. At the All-Star break, Fernando Tatis Jr. had just five home runs, Manny Machado was hitting just .203 (with 19 home runs) and Jackson Merrill had a .219 average with a .628 OPS.
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.
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.
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.
The Padres have some clarity on a couple of bullpen pieces. The team has picked up their $2.5MM club option on Kyle Hart, while left-hander Yuki Matsui has declined to exercise his opt-out clause, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Padres left-hander Wandy Peralta has exercised his $4.45MM player option, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post. He will return as a member of San Diego’s bullpen for 2027.