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Padres’ 2027 rotation plan needs to go beyond counting on Joe Musgrove
Joe Musgrove’s return gives the Padres reason for optimism, but A.J. Preller still needs enough starting pitching to protect their 2027 rotation.
Kona Takahashi gives Padres a rare free-agent pitching opportunity
The Padres were named a potential fit for Kona Takahashi, whose free-agent status would let San Diego pursue the NPB pitcher without a posting fee.
Ranking the Padres’ biggest offseason needs from urgent to unavoidable
Starting pitching leads a Padres offseason agenda that also includes bullpen help, first base and difficult decisions for new ownership.
Padres’ Kyle Schwarber near-miss should force A.J. Preller to act early this offseason
The Padres were too late to land Kyle Schwarber once. A.J. Preller cannot let patience cost San Diego another needed left-handed bat.
Padres' Gavin Sheets injury update reveals a clear offseason bench need
The Padres need a reliable bat off the bench. They had one with Gavin Sheets, but with a lingering foot injury, it will be hard for the team to trust him moving forward.
Which Padres starting pitchers are under contract for 2027, and can they be trusted?
The Padres’ 2027 rotation includes recognizable names, but health concerns and contract decisions leave dependable innings in short supply.
Padres’ Manny Machado misses Gold Glove finalist cut despite outclassing Max Muncy
San Diego Padres' Manny Machado led MLB third basemen with +10 OAA but missed the NL Gold Glove finalist cut, while Max Muncy (-1 OAA) made it. Here's how that happened.
Padres face risky Nick Pivetta decision with 2027 rotation already unsettled
Nick Pivetta carries medical and contract risk, but the Padres’ unsettled 2027 rotation makes losing him an even more dangerous gamble.
A.J. Preller faces critical Padres offseason after owners’ World Series promise
The Padres’ World Series ambitions have raised the pressure on A.J. Preller to build a deeper, more sustainable contender this offseason.


