San Diego Padres News
Three burning questions the Padres must answer heading into the Winter Meetings
San Diegos front office heads to the Winter Meetings with major decisions looming. Here are three burning questions the Padres must answer about their 2026 roster.
Source: Friars On Base
Blue Jays latest signing creates golden back-end rotation opening for the Padres
The Toronto Blue Jays have stolen a pair of San Diego Padres free-agent targets in Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce. Now it's time for the Friars to pay them back.
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Padres sneakily add big pop to the system with savvy minor league move
The San Diego Padres signed outfield prospect Nick Schnell.
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Rays willingness to deal might hand Padres the first base upgrade they need
The San Diego Padres' need for a slugging first baseman could lead them to the payroll-conscious Tampa Bay Rays, who happen to have a big power hitter on the trade block.
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Padres add former Mets reliever who took a wild, injury-riddled road to MLB
The San Diego Padres signed comeback reliever Ty Adcock to a major league deal, betting on his five-pitch mix after a wild, injury-plagued road to MLB.
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Padres Sign Ty Adcock To Major League Deal
The Padres announced that they have signed right-hander Ty Adcock to a one-year deal for the 2026 season. The Friars have multiple 40-man vacancies and dont need to make a corresponding move.…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
This Twins All-Star could be the trade splash Padres fans have been waiting for
Joe Ryan has been rumored to be traded for quite some time now. Who's to say the Padres can't have their go at a potential deal for the Twins' star?
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Perfect Padres lineup upgrade could be waiting in the Cardinals clubhouse
Willson Contreras has quietly become a realistic trade target for the Padres, offering a power bat and instant lineup upgrade if San Diego is willing to strike a deal with St. Louis.
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This injury-riddled Red Sox slugger could be the Padres' smartest trade gamble yet
Triston Casas could be an interesting choice at first base for the Padres in 2026 if they are in the mood to take a cheap risk.
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Padres should return to familiar trade partner for overlooked rotation solution
San Diegos most realistic path to a rotation upgrade might come from Miami, where the Marlins are shopping pitching and eyeing bats and bullpen help.
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Padres facing stiff competition from division rivals for even modest rotation upgrades
The Giants and Padres keep crossing paths in the pitching market, with both clubs targeting similar mid-tier arms rather than diving all-in on top-of-market aces.
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Padres backed into a corner where their best trade piece might be a blue-chip prospect
The Padres have over-played their hand to the point where Ethan Salas is going to be discussed every time another team wants to trade with San Diego.
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Mets splashy closer signing just priced the Padres out of a Robert Suarez reunion
Devin Williams joining the Mets reshapes the late-inning landscape and could end the Padres chances of bringing back free-agent closer Robert Suarez.
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KBO breakout starter tagged as the perfect free agent fit for Padres rotation
The San Diego Padres continue to seek out starting rotation upgrades after losing Dylan Cease in free agency. Is a KBO star the answer to their pitching depth woes?
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3 far cheaper options who can seamlessly replace Dylan Cease with Padres
Dylan Cease is off the board, yet the Padres still have paths to upgrade their rotation. These three cheaper pitchers could make his price tag easy to live without.
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MLB Network panics Padres fans to come to defense of Jackson Merrill over traded star
Jackson Merrill or James Wood? The Padres once had both players, and now MLB Network has fans considering which player is better in their young careers.
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New report links surprise team to Padres Michael King in free agency sweepstakes
Padres starter Michael King is reportedly drawing interest from the New York Mets, adding a big-market twist to San Diegos already complicated offseason plans.
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Padres betting the market will bring their All-Star first baseman back
Instead of rushing to pay Luis Arraez, the Padres are waiting to see how teams value a power-light All-Star bat.
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Padres letting Michael King test free agency might be a blessing in disguise
After a season of shoulder and knee trouble, Michael King is off to free agency. Heres why the Padres shouldnt rush to match his next big contract.
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Former Padres trade pickup could cash in with quietly frugal team in free agency
Padres fans could soon watch Ryan OHearn help a low-spending club instead. If a budget-conscious team is willing to pay up, what does that say about San Diegos offseason plan?
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