San Diego Padres: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 6

Padres Notes: SD Loses 11 Players to Free Agency, Ty France Contract Projection, Nick Martinez to Padres?

The San Diego Padres lost 11 position players to free agency this week, according to their transaction log. The Padres have not had a great reputation

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / November 6

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Michael King

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.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 5

Padres Emerge as Suitor for Rays All-Star Pitcher Coming Off Career Year

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.

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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 5

Padres Front Office Reveals Biggest Need This Offseason

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.

Ty France News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 5

Padres' Ty France Earns Shockingly Low Contract Projection in Free Agency

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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 5

Padres Officially Lose 11 More Players to Free Agency

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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 4

Padres Officially Lose 8 Pitchers to Free Agency, Including Top Prospect

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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 4

Padres Starting Pitcher Projected to Sign One-Year Deal in Free Agency to Reset Value

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.

Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 4

One Free Agent the Padres Should Be Desperate to Bring Back

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.

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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 / San Diego Padres on SI / November 4

Padres Notes: SD Sleeper for Tarik Skubal, Linked to 2 Key Free Agents, Adrian Morejon Too Expensive?

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.

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / November 4

San Diego Padres 2026-27 Offseason Wishlist

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.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 3

Padres Listed as Best Fit for 35-Homer Free Agent Projected to Land $45 Million Deal

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.

Adrian Morejon News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 3

Padres Could Lose Adrian Morejon For Unfortunate Reason

One of the most important puzzle pieces for the San Diego Padres this offseason rests on the left arm of middle reliever Adrian Morejon. His clasification is important here because he is not expected to be paid as a middle reliever this winter.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 3

Padres Emerging as 'Sleeper Team' for Tarik Skubal in Free Agency, Says Insider

The San Diego Padres have a well-known need at the top of their starting rotation. If everyone from the group of Michael King, Casey Mize, Walker Buehler, Nick Pivetta, Robbie Ray and Griffin Canning sign elsewhere in free agency, the middle and back of the rotation could use help, too.

Miguel Andujar News / Baseball Now / November 3

Veteran Hitter Declines $8 Million Return To Padres After Back-To-Back Strong Seasons

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.

San Diego Padres News / Lindy's Sports / November 3

Padres Adrian Morejon should accept his qualifying offer, but not Randy Arozarena

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.

San Diego Padres News / New Baseball Media / November 2

2026 MLB Power Rankings: Ordering the Best Free Agent Starting Pitchers

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.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 1

Miguel Andujar, Lucas Giolito, Griffin Canning Enter Free Agency After Declined Mutual Options

The Padres announced that Miguel Andujar and right-handers Lucas Giolito and Griffin Canning are all now free agents. San Diego declined its end of mutual

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 1

Padres Exercise Club Option On Kyle Hart; Yuki Matsui Declines To Opt Out

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.

Wandy Peralta News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 1

Padres’ Wandy Peralta Exercises Player Option

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.