San Diego Padres News
Phillies warned their star's catcher next contract could from Padres
The Padres may have found a better option than Freddy Fermin at catcher for 2026. Could San Diego swipe J.T. Realmuto from the Phillies?
Source: Friars On Base
Padres To Sign Outfielder Carlos Rodriguez
The Padres are expected to sign outfielder Carlos Rodriguez to a minor league deal, reports Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic. The agreement includes an invitation to MLB Spring Training. Not to be…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Padres make surprise non-tenders while locking in key piece for 2026
The Padres non-tendered two pitchers, kept a key catcher, and tendered six arbitration-eligible players as they lock in their 2026 40-man roster.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres search for DH/second base help lines up perfectly with Jorge Polancos plans
The San Diego Padres' search for infield help and a power-hitter may lead them to former Seattle Mariner Jorge Polanco, who is seeking a long-term contract with a contender.
Source: Friars On Base
Qualifying offer decisions wipe multiple Padres free agent targets off the board
Several potential Padres free agent targets are off the market after accepting qualifying offers, tightening A.J. Prellers options for offseason upgrades.
Source: Friars On Base
Rays listening on All-Star second baseman opens a door that the Padres can't ignore
The Padres either need a new first or second baseman. With Rays' Brandon Lowe potentially being open to trade, San Diego may want to check in on this slugger.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres sign super-utility depth piece who could steal a roster spot in camp
The San Diego Padres added a super-utility infielder on a minor-league deal, and his versatility could make him a real threat to steal an Opening Day roster spot.
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Padres Sign Pablo Reyes To Minor League Deal
The Padres have signed infielder Pablo Reyes to a minor league deal, per Matt Eddy of Baseball America. The Klutch Sports client will presumably also receive an invite to major league camp in spring…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
3 Padres non-tender candidates that would only make their roster problems worse
The Padres have real non-tender decisions to make this offseason. Cutting these three players loose would only make their roster problems even harder to solve.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres non-tender buzz around key reliever makes this offseason look desperate
Jason Adams injury and $6.8 million projection have sparked non-tender buzz. For the Padres, moving on from him could create more problems than it solves.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres options at first base after Josh Naylor comes off the market
Josh Naylor is officially off the market, leaving the Padres to rethink their first base plan. Heres a look at the internal and external options still in play.
Source: Friars On Base
Cubs ready to surrender draft picks to Padres for Michael King or Dylan Cease
The Cubs are eyeing Padres starters Michael King and Dylan Cease and may be willing to surrender draft picks to get a deal done.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres mourn loss of franchise legend and first Cy Young winner
Padres fans are grieving the loss of Randy Jones, a Cy Young winner and franchise cornerstone whose influence stretched from the mound to the San Diego community.
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Padres catcher market push proves Freddy Fermin is more bridge than franchise piece
The San Diego Padres aren't content with Freddy Fermin as their only starting catcher option, as they reportedly as seeking out high-upside backstops on the trade market.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres' QO exits for King, Cease leave 1 internal rotation gamble impossible to ignore
If the Padres lose Dylan Cease and Michael King this offseason, they may have no choice but to give Kyle Hart a chance in the starting rotation.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres Select Garrett Hawkins, Miguel Mendez
The Padres announced that they have selected right-handers Garrett Hawkins and Miguel Mendez to their 40-man roster. That protects both of them from being selected in next months Rule 5 draft. San…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Padres could turn Michael King, Dylan Cease exits into long-term roster haul
The Padres are losing two top arms in Michael King and Dylan Cease. Thanks to qualifying offers and extra draft capital, it doesnt have to be a total setback.
Source: Friars On Base
Nine Players Reject Qualifying Offer
The deadline to accept the qualifying offer has passed. Four players Trent Grisham, Gleyber Torres, Brandon Woodruff, and Shota Imanaga chose to accept the one-year, $22.025MM deal and remain…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Padres shouldnt rule out revisiting Mets trade for versatile lineup piece
The Padres once kicked the tires on a Jeff McNeil trade. With lineup versatility still a need, it might be time to circle back to the Mets utility man.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres must face harsh reality as King and Cease inch toward big-money exits
The Cubs would take no issue in sacrificing draft picks if it means signing one of Padres' aces Michael King or Dylan Cease.
Source: Friars On Base
