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A.J. Prellers two-word answer makes four starters sound like a modest offseason for the Padres
Michael King and Walker Buehler made 64 starts for the Padres in 2026. Replacing those outings is only part of A.J. Prellers rotation rebuild.
Source: Friars On Base
Teams are calling about Padres catchers and Ethan Salas changes what A.J. Preller can ask for
The Padres need starters, but keeping Ethan Salas, Freddy Fermin and Luis Campusano gives them a good reason to pass on a light trade offer.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres should be careful what they wish for if the Diamondbacks trade Ketel Marte
The Diamondbacks could use a Ketel Marte trade to shore up their bullpen and settle their roster before camp. The Padres would feel both changes.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres have a way to fix second base and leave Fernando Tatis Jr. in right field
Before the Padres move Fernando Tatis Jr. to second base, A.J. Preller should weigh what Jazz Chisholm Jr. would bring to the lineup.
Source: Friars On Base
Adrian Morejons free agency should have Padres weighing 2 huge factors
If Adrian Morejon declines his qualifying offer, the Padres must weigh his price against their need for starters and the role they can offer him.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres free-agent search is massive in scope ahead of Tarik Skubal meeting
The Padres are pursuing Tarik Skubal, but their search for a big bat could determine whether Fernando Tatis Jr. moves to second base full time.
Source: Friars On Base
Teruaki Sato could fit into the Padres' plans in a way only Manny Machado makes possible
Do the Padres consider pursuing Teruaki Sato? They would need to move him to a different position if so.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres Prospects: Justin DeCriscio, Kannon Kemp and Alex McCoy should take huge 2027 leaps
The bunt got us. The box scores will keep us.
Source: Friars On Base
The Padres risk wasting NL Reliever of the Year Mason Miller by skimping on starters
The Padres have the NL Reliever of the Year in Mason Miller. A.J. Preller needs to invest in a rotation that can keep the bullpen fresh enough to reach him.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres interest in Shota Imanaga comes with a flaw Ruben Niebla would have to work around
Petco Park could help Shota Imanaga keep a few more fly balls in play. The Padres would need Ruben Niebla to make his fastball and splitter play on the road.
Source: Friars On Base
The Padres first answer to a depleted rotation is a spring audition for an Astros castoff
The Padres added a former Astros right-hander with a 7.62 ERA in Houston. Heres why the first move of their rotation rebuild landed with a thud.
Source: Friars On Base
Why Seiya Suzuki is worth pursuing despite Padres huge rotation needs
The Padres are reportedly interested in signing Seiya Suzuki, which would both complicate the rest of their offseason and make them a clear contender in the NL West.
Source: Friars On Base
Adrian Morejon just gave the Padres a reunion pitch other teams may struggle to match
The Padres can offer Adrian Morejon his old setup job in front of Mason Miller. Could that give San Diego an advantage in free agency?
Source: Friars On Base
How much will Padres new owners put behind their Tarik Skubal interest?
Tarik Skubal is the first big free-agent test for the Padres new owners, who must decide how far to back A.J. Preller with several rotation spots open.
Source: Friars On Base
Fernando Tatis Jr. trade idea exposes the rotation question the Padres new owners cant duck
With Michael King and Nick Pivetta in free agency, the Padres new owners face their first payroll test. Can they build a rotation around Fernando Tatis Jr.?
Source: Friars On Base
Marlins could put a price on the one thing Padres cant give Adrian Morejon
If Adrian Morejon declines the Padres qualifying offer, the Marlins could pitch him on closing. San Diego would have to replace the outs before Mason Miller.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres wide-open rotation puts every A.J. Preller decision under the microscope
San Diegos rotation needs more than upside and reclamation projects. A.J. Preller must build a staff capable of supporting a contender.
Source: Friars On Base
Ty Frances growing market could expose Padres new owners spending limits
Ty Frances free agency puts the Padres spending priorities under scrutiny, especially if ownership lets him leave without a credible replacement.
Source: Friars On Base
Luis Robert Jr. is worth chasing if the Padres save room for a backup plan
Luis Robert Jr. could make for an excellent left fielder in the Padres' outfield, though his injury history would require a backup plan if the Friars do sign him.
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