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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.
Will Lockwood|
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.
PJ Potter|
San Diego’s most realistic path to a rotation upgrade might come from Miami, where the Marlins are shopping pitching and eyeing bats and bullpen help.
Tremayne Person|
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.
Will Lockwood|
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.
PJ Potter|
Devin Williams joining the Mets reshapes the late-inning landscape and could end the Padres’ chances of bringing back free-agent closer Robert Suarez.
Tremayne Person|
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?
Brandon Glick|
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.
Tremayne Person|
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.
PJ Potter|
Padres starter Michael King is reportedly drawing interest from the New York Mets, adding a big-market twist to San Diego’s already complicated offseason plans.
Will Lockwood|
Instead of rushing to pay Luis Arraez, the Padres are waiting to see how teams value a power-light All-Star bat.
Tremayne Person|
After a season of shoulder and knee trouble, Michael King is off to free agency. Here’s why the Padres shouldn’t rush to match his next big contract.
Tremayne Person|
Padres fans could soon watch Ryan O’Hearn help a low-spending club instead. If a budget-conscious team is willing to pay up, what does that say about San Diego’s offseason plan?
Tremayne Person|
Dylan Cease still has big-name buzz, but his recent results tell a different story.
Tremayne Person|
The Padres signed outfielder Carlos Rodriguez to a minor league deal, and his contact skills, speed and growing pop could make him a spring training surprise.
Tremayne Person|
The Padres need flexibility going into 2026, and Jake Cronenworth’s rebound, contract status and versatility make him a realistic trade candidate this offseason.
Tremayne Person|
Yu Darvish’s long-term extension was once sold as a bargain, but a new worst-contracts list shows how badly it’s aging for the Padres.
Tremayne Person|
The Padres’ bullpen was among the best in baseball, but AJ Cassavell warns that using it to fix the rotation could leave San Diego with two mediocre units.
Tremayne Person|
The Orioles’ under-the-radar hire of Mike Shildt has sparked speculation about whether it could quietly connect the Padres to Adley Rutschman in the rumor mill.
Will Lockwood|
Padres trade acquisition Ryan O’Hearn is expected to leave in free agency, with rumors pointing to an NL East team as his most likely landing spot this offseason.
Will Lockwood|
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