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Padres Veteran Pitcher Projected to Sign 3-Year, $45 Million Deal in Free Agency

The San Diego Padres have the tall task of essentially rebuilding their starting rotation this offseason, but at the same time, are presented with an opportunity to improve upon a group that combined for the fourth-fewest innings pitched in MLB last season.

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Dodgers Predicted to Poach 2 Padres Free Agents in Blockbuster Offseason Moves

The San Diego Padres have much to do this offseason as they look to not only get back to October in 2027, but finally reach their ultimate goal. Many roadblocks present themselves this offseason, namely the various free agents whose Padres futures are uncertain.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / November 7

A veteran reunion

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 / 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.

3 questions facing the San Diego Padres this offseason

The 'MLB wins-leaders since 2000' quiz

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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

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

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.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / MLB Trade Rumors / November 7

“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.

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 / 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

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / 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.

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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.