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The San Diego Padres acquired right-handed pitcher Bryan Hoeing, along with Tanner Scott, in a trade with the Miami Marlins on July 30, 2024 as part of the trade deadline acquisitions that would help the Padres push toward the postseason. Hoeing, 29, was drafted by Miami in 2019 and made his MLB debut in the […]
22 days ago | 4 reads
A silver lining for the San Diego Padres has been the rapid rise of Jackson Merrill through their minor league system. He went from a promising prospect to a top-of-the-order run-producer in 2024. The rookie centerfielder became a legitimate force in the Padres’ lineup. Merrill batted .292 with 24 HR and 90 RBI in 156 […]
22 days ago | 2 reads
Freddy Fermin came to the San Diego Padres from the Kansas City Royals at the trade deadline last season. He was the backup to Salvador Perez in Kansas City but immediately took over and upgraded the catching position in San Diego. The Padres gave the Royals starting pitchers Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek, which was […]
23 days ago | 2 reads
The San Diego Padres projected pitching rotation has a top three with the potential to matchup with any staff in MLB. After that, things get a little dicey. Randy Vasquez has increased his innings pitched over the past two seasons, but he has shown himself to be susceptible to the walk, allowing 58 last season. […]
24 days ago | 1 read
It seems like every Major League Baseball club is seeking starting pitching depth for the coming 2026 season. The San Diego Padres are taking a closer look at left-handed starting pitcher JP Sears in Peoria this spring, with the hope he rebounds from a rough start with the team. The trade and free agent market […]
24 days ago | 0 reads
With pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training next month, the San Diego Padres are closing in on the deadline for filling out the major league roster. This is a World Baseball Classic year, and multiple top players will be leaving the team early in Spring Training to join their WBC team. It seems particularly […]
24 days ago | 1 read
Since the start of the offseason, all San Diego Padres fans and many sports journalists have discussed the need for starting pitching for the 2026 season. It is no secret that the team lost Dylan Cease for the 2026 season to the Toronto Blue Jays on a seven-year, $210 million contract. Retaining Michael King on […]
25 days ago | 1 read
The San Diego Padres started the new year on the right note, reaching contracts agreements with six arbitration eligible players. Mason Miller, Jason Adam and Adrian Morejon were included in that group and were joined by catcher Freddy Fermin, designated hitter/left fielder/first baseman Gavin Sheets and starter JP Sears. Cheri Bell of Gaslamp Ball provided […]
25 days ago | 2 reads
With the start of Spring Training only five weeks away, the San Diego Padres president of baseball operations and general manager A.J. Preller continued his unbroken streak of not going to arbitration with any Padres player. A total of seven players were eligible for arbitration for the 2026 season. C/DH Luis Campusano reached an agreement […]
26 days ago | 1 read
The San Diego Padres have needs on their roster and reportedly very little money with which to address those needs before the start of the 2026 season. Prospect capital has been depleted due to deadline trades over the past couple seasons, so the question asked by AJ Cassavell of Padres.com is how does president of […]
26 days ago | 1 read
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Padres fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. San Diego Padres starter Joe Musgrove will return to the mound for the first time since 2024 when […]
27 days ago | 0 reads
The San Diego Padres agreed to contracts with six arbitration eligible players before the deadline, Thursday. Relievers Mason Miller, Adrian Morejon and Jason Adam, position players Gavin Sheets and Freddy Fermin and starter JP Sears all agreed to contracts that will keep them and the Padres out of arbitration hearings. Luis Campusano was also arbitration […]
27 days ago | 1 read
Despite having a new manager and an incomplete roster, the Friar Faithful are ready to pack Petco Park. The club announced Wednesday that it has sold all its season tickets for the 2026 season. Tom Krasovic of the San Diego Union-Tribune believes the ticket sales show just how bad fans in San Diego want a […]
28 days ago | 1 read
Joe Musgrove is returning from a missed season with his sights set on making an impact in the San Diego Padres rotation. Jackson Merrill returned at the end of the season and flashed what could be with a strong month of September to end the year. The Padres will need Musgrove and Merrill to have […]
29 days ago | 0 reads
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Padres fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Joe Musgrove missed the entire 2025 season rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, but the homegrown right-hander […]
29 days ago | 1 read
The 2026 MLB international amateur prospect signing period opens later this month and Cheri Bell of Gaslamp Ball breaks down what that means for the San Diego Padres. She also includes the known targets for the Padres and what money has already been committed to the amateur class. San Diego has committed a large sum […]
30 days ago | 2 reads
The international amateur prospect signing period opens on Jan. 15 for 2026. The period lasts until Dec. 15. All players from outside of Canada, Puerto Rico and the US that are 16 years old before signing and are 17 before the following September are eligible. They must also be registered to take part. Many of […]
about 1 month ago | 0 reads
The San Diego Padres’ minor league system has done a terrific job of developing top bullpen prospects. Last season, David Morgan provided outstanding appearances as a bridge-gap reliever. They may have another quality arm on the horizon, as Bradgley Rodriguez could have a meaningful role in the 2026 bullpen. Rodriguez’s rise to greatness The Padres […]
about 1 month ago | 0 reads
The theory was that once Tatsuya Imai and Kazuma Okamoto signed their contracts the gates holding back the rest of the free agent market would swing open and contracts would be signed left and right. That has not been the case, at least not yet. The calendar turned from 2025 to 2026 and most employees […]
about 1 month ago | 0 reads
Jose Miranda was another veteran player who agreed to a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres and has an invite to Spring Training. He is just one of several such additions that have been made by the Padres as they look to build their organizational depth without investing much money so they can […]
about 1 month ago | 0 reads
The winter league teams have been set for the Caribbean World Series. Due to the issues taking place in Venezuela, the final series has been moved from Caracas to Guadalajara, Mexico. The playoffs involving the Dominican, Puerto Rican and Mexican leagues have recently begun. Panama has been invited to send a team as a guest […]
about 1 month ago | 0 reads
San Diego Padres free agent target Kazuma Okamoto agreed to a deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday. There were several reports that linked the Padres to the Japanese star, but in the end, he decided to play in Toronto where the 2025 American League Champions appear to be loading up to make a return […]
about 1 month ago | 1 read
The San Diego Padres are looking to revamp their corner infield depth, as Manny Machado is a fixture at third base, but the first base position is wide open. Last year’s starter, Luis Arraez, remains a free agent, and Ryan O’Hearn signed a two-year deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. They added Jose Miranda on a […]
about 1 month ago | 3 reads
A new year brings resolutions and Cheri Bell of Gaslamp Ball provides her resolutions for the San Diego Padres. It has been a tumultuous off season that has been painfully slow at times, but as the calendar flips from 2025 to 2026 expectations are that will change and the San Diego roster will change with […]
about 1 month ago | 1 read
With Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai signing his deal with the Houston Astros, one of the two free agent plugs clogging up the offseason has been removed. The second and hopefully final move to make before the “free agent frenzy” can begin is Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto. His deadline to come to terms and sign a […]
about 1 month ago | 1 read