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The San Diego Padres are scrambling to fix their rotation after losing Dylan Cease in free agency. Can they reunite with another star pitcher to pair with Nick Pivetta?
Brandon Glick|
MacKenzie Gore is drawing interest from half the league. There's no reason that the Padres don't check in on him this offseason.
PJ Potter|
Mason Miller isn’t moving to the rotation after all, even as the Padres lose arms and shop for starters, raising fresh questions about how this pitching staff fits together.
Tremayne Person|
The Padres signed right-hander Daison Acosta to a one-year deal through 2026, betting that his huge strikeout numbers in the Nationals system can translate to Petco Park.
Tremayne Person|
The Padres desperately need pitching help, yet they’re entertaining offers on Nick Pivetta after his Cy Young–caliber breakout.
Tremayne Person|
Kodai Senga’s no-trade clause could quietly block the Padres from even getting a seat at the table, adding a major wrinkle to any hope of a splashy rotation upgrade.
Will Lockwood|
The San Diego Padres are mulling a franchise sale this winter, which could have huge consequences on the team's budget and operations in the near future.
Brandon Glick|
The Padres need to escape a payroll crunch, and that could mean shopping Jake Cronenworth in what might be their most painful Winter Meetings trade.
Tremayne Person|
The Detroit Tigers have jumped into the Michael King sweepstakes, putting pressure on the Padres to decide how far they’re willing to go to keep their ace.
Will Lockwood|
San Diego’s front office heads to the Winter Meetings with major decisions looming. Here are three burning questions the Padres must answer about their 2026 roster.
Will Lockwood|
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.
Brandon Glick|
The San Diego Padres signed outfield prospect Nick Schnell.
PJ Potter|
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.
Brandon Glick|
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.
Tremayne Person|
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?
PJ Potter|
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|
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