https://friarsonbase.com/kona-takahashi-gives-padres-a-rare-free-agent-pitching-opportunityFriars on BaseenKona Takahashi gives Padres a rare free-agent pitching opportunityPadres,padres news,Michael King,Joe Musgrove,Kona Takahashi2026-10-19T16:27:11Z2026-10-19T16:27:11Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4083,h_2296,x_0,y_71/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/133/01m5ada68nd0nygw9cng.jpgMar 27, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller looks on before an Opening Day baseball game between the San Diego Padres and the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Imageshttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-starting-rotation-uncertainty-could-derail-a-j-preller-s-offseasonFriars on BaseenPadres’ starting rotation uncertainty could derail A.J. Preller’s offseasonPadres,padres news,Randy Vasquez,Michael King,Nick Pivetta,A.J. Preller2026-10-19T02:15:00Z2026-10-19T02:15:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5323,h_2994,x_0,y_201/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/133/01m55f8z887pvrp5zjx4.jpgAug 4, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Randy Vasquez against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Imageshttps://friarsonbase.com/ranking-the-padres-biggest-offseason-needs-from-urgent-to-unavoidableFriars on BaseenRanking the Padres’ biggest offseason needs from urgent to unavoidablePadres,padres news,A.J. Preller,Michael King,Ty France,Mason Miller,Joe Musgrove2026-10-18T14:15:00Z2026-10-18T14:15:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6608,h_3717,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/133/01m55ctz28s8r5k5rvhs.jpgNov 21, 2023; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres president of baseball operations and general manager A.J. Preller speaks to the media during a press conference announcing the hiring of manager Mike Shildt (not pictured) at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sportshttps://friarsonbase.com/ethan-salas-could-make-luis-campusano-the-padres-top-offseason-trade-chipFriars on BaseenEthan Salas could make Luis Campusano the Padres’ top offseason trade chipPadres,padres news,Ethan Salas,A.J. Preller,Luis Campusano,Freddy Fermin2026-10-18T01:45:00Z2026-10-18T01:45:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6885,h_3872,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/133/01m559741y6ydh12vkdm.jpgSep 20, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres catcher Ethan Salas (8) walks off the field during the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images