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The Padres have signed infielder/outfielder Nick Solak and left-hander Omar Cruz to minor league deals, according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America. Presumably, both players will be invited to big league camp in spring training.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 21

Padres Sign Former Top Prospect After Poor 2025 Season, Non-Tender Two Pitchers

The Padres did not tender contracts to Omar Cruz and Sean Reynolds on Friday, making the two pitchers free agents, but did re-sign catcher Luis Campusano, formerly the top catching prospect in the organization whose trajectory stalled in 2025.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 26

Padres Appear to Make Surprising Last-Minute Change to Opening Day Roster

The San Diego Padres are making all the last minute roster tweaks they need before the impending 2025 season. The constant shuffling is with the intention

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Umpire had the best reaction after getting his strike zone call challenged

Veteran MLB umpire Mike Muchlinski went viral on social media for his sense of humor after he got one of his strike zone calls challenged. Muchlinski was the home plate umpire for Tuesday’s spring training contest between the Los Angeles Angels and San Diego Padres at Peoria Stadium in Peoria, Ariz.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 12

Padres manager provides interesting update on team's pitching plans

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San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 19, 2024

Padres Select Three Players To 40-Man Roster

The Padres announced this evening that they’ve selected left-hander Omar Cruz as well as right-handers Henry Baez and Ryan Bergert to their 40-man roster ahead of today’s Rule 5 Draft protection deadline.