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Wandy Peralta’s $4.45 million return leaves Padres with a bullpen trust problem
The Padres can appreciate Wandy Peralta’s durability while demanding a clearer bullpen role after his ground ball rate dropped sharply in 2026.
Padres’ Nick Pivetta option comes with a bigger gamble than it seems
The Padres need Nick Pivetta’s upside, but his contract option demands a hard look at his elbow, their rotation depth and the cost of another absence.
Padres’ Joe Musgrove comeback hopes put pressure on A.J. Preller’s 2027 rotation plan
Joe Musgrove is currently projected to be the Padres' Opening Day starter in 2027. After two years away from the sport, can the team really afford to put that kind of pressure on him?
Orioles’ Luis Robert Jr. decision could give Padres a second chance to land him
Luis Robert Jr. could become a free agent, giving the Padres another shot at a familiar target. San Diego needs a clear plan before committing to him.
Padres’ Casey Mize reunion would double down on a trade that already fell short
The Padres can’t recover the prospects they traded for Casey Mize. They can keep a disappointing deadline deal from dictating another spending decision.
Padres' successful offseason plan includes a willingness to admit trade deadline mistakes
Robbie Ray ultimately failed to live up to expectations in San Diego following the trade deadline. Re-signing him in free agency would be an even bigger mistake for the Padres.
Padres need to know what Luis Rengifo fixes before bringing him back
The Padres should consider bringing Luis Rengifo back, provided his contract and expected role reflect the uncertainty surrounding his recovery.
Padres face an expensive bullpen balancing act with Adrian Morejon and Jason Adam
Keeping Adrian Morejon and Jason Adam would preserve the Padres’ bullpen depth. Ownership must decide whether it will fund the rest of the roster, too.
Manny Machado’s October raised the stakes for the Padres’ offseason
Manny Machado hit .350 this postseason. The Padres’ early exit should put pressure on ownership and A.J. Preller to build a deeper roster.

