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The San Diego Padres finally signed a catcher. The bad news is that it was Martin Maldonado who might have been the worst option available to them.
Eric Cole|
As the league waits for Roki Sasaki to make his decision, the Padres and Dodgers have shopping around the league looking for any available international bonus pool money. As two of the final three teams vying for the star, both are looking to make a move.
Aiden Blakeley|
The Padres still have some needs to fulfill their 2025 roster. There are a number of former Friars still on the market and these five players would be welcomed back warmly.
PJ Potter|
With the 2025 international free agency signing period now open in the MLB, the San Diego Padres will be looking to continue their success in international signings with four players, and Roki Sasaki, that could be coming to San Diego.
Aiden Blakeley|
The San Diego Padres remain in the running for Roki Sasaki as several top contenders for his services were eliminated on Monday.
Eric Cole|
With 2024 addition Donovan Solano headed to Seattle, the Padres infield has been put in a position of peril, with squad depth now a major issue heading into the 2025 season.
Aiden Blakeley|
The San Diego Padres' hopes of signing Roki Sasaki just took a hit with the word that he is meeting with the Dodgers and they are pulling out all the stops.
Eric Cole|
In what has been the longest and most watched free agency decision in the MLB this off-season, Roki Sasaki is finally down to his final three teams, and the San Diego Padres may have just received a glimmer of hope.
Aiden Blakeley|
Trade talks have advanced with Padres stars Luis Arraez and Robert Suarez, while the race to sign Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki pushes on.
Aiden Blakeley|
As the offseason enters its last month, the Padres still need some help in left field. Randal Grichuk, Alex Verdugo, or Jesse Winker could be decent options as the Friars look to save money while building a better roster.
PJ Potter|
With catcher options on the player market quickly slipping from the Padres, a reunion with two former Padres may be in the books. Both Yasmani Grandal and Elias Diaz could be options for the Padres to pickup a veteran presence behind the plate.
Aiden Blakeley|
After barely losing out on Rookie of the Year honors, Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill is poised to come back big in 2025, and could cement himself as the Padres top player.
Aiden Blakeley|
The Padres bullpen was one of the best in the league in 2024 and they will be looking to continue that trend into the new season. Re-signings, new faces, and resurgences could make that happen.
Aiden Blakeley|
The Padres are headed to arbitration for the first time since 2014, this time with newly acquired starting pitcher Michael King. King and the Padres will be hoping to ink a deal before the hearing is needed.
Aiden Blakeley|
The first power rankings of the 2025 MLB season are here, but Padres fans may be disappointed to see there team fall two rankings and out of the top 5.
Aiden Blakeley|
Now that both Luis Arraez and Dylan Cease have signed their deals to avoid arbitration, what is next in store for the two hot commodities?
Aiden Blakeley|
With the MLB's arbitration deadline now passed, the San Diego Padres have worked to re-sign four of their players and avoid hearing. A deal with starting pitcher Michael King could not be reached, setting up a possible first Padres hearing since 2014.
Aiden Blakeley|
Despite ongoing tension in the Padres ownership and front office, San Diego is still seen as the front runners to land Japanese pitching star Roki Sasaki.
Aiden Blakeley|
The Padres are looking to put together another winning season in 2025. In order to compete with the Dodgers in the NL West, they need to be strong at every position. As it stands, they may be very weak at catcher.
PJ Potter|
A former San Diego Padres pitcher just signed with the Chicago White Sox. Where were AJ Preller and Co. to step in?
PJ Potter|
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