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Garrett Hawkins News / Gaslamp Ball / October 31

The Rule 5 Protectee

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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 15
One Padres Prospect Skyrockets Into Top 10 Ranking, While Another Plummets

One Padres Prospect Skyrockets Into Top 10 Ranking, While Another Plummets

Over the last few seasons, the San Diego Padres farm system has taken a major hit stemming from multiple major trades that the front office has made. San Diego did an excellent job building up the system, giving them the ability to land some very talented players at the big league level.

Athletics News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 9
Padres Top Pitching Prospect Could Make MLB Debut This Year, Says Insider

Padres Top Pitching Prospect Could Make MLB Debut This Year, Says Insider

San Diego Padres top pitching prospect Garrett Hawkins could potentially reach the majors this season, according to an MLB insider. If Hawkins were to make his MLB debut in 2026, the top prospect would likely make a late season cameo with the Padres.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / February 15
Blue Jays Nation’s Top 25 Canadian Baseball Prospects for 2026: #7 Garrett Hawkins

Blue Jays Nation’s Top 25 Canadian Baseball Prospects for 2026: #7 Garrett Hawkins

It’s not often that you see a Major League Baseball team pick a player out of a Canadian college, but that’s exactly what the San Diego Padres did with Garrett Hawkins.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / December 23

Garrett Hawkins, Miguel Mendez ready to impress

There are still some upper-level prospects available to help the San Diego Padres in 2026. President of baseball operations A.J. Preller traded multiple top players from within the team’s minor league system at the trade deadline in 2025, but there are still a handful close to major-league ready to help in the coming season.

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