The Padres still have a glaring hole in left field with just one month to go before Spring Training. An intriguing option remains available in free agency—an old friend of the organization. Currently, San Diego has no left fielder with MLB experience on their roster. FanGraphs projects Tirso Ornelas to fill the spot, but he … Read more
The Los Angeles Dodgers ultimately emerged as the winners of the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes, although the San Diego Padres were serious contenders throughout much of the process. After receiving interest from over 20 teams, Sasaki narrowed his options to three finalists: the Dodgers, Padres, and the Toronto Blue Jays, who surprisingly became a late addition … Read more
The San Diego Padres and Minnesota Twins have recently engaged in trade discussions centered around catcher Christian Vázquez, according to a report from Dan Hayes and Dennis Lin of The Athletic on Wednesday night. While no deal is currently imminent, both teams appear motivated to work out an agreement involving Vázquez, a veteran catcher and … Read more
As the MLB offseason continues, remaining free agents are finding new teams as spring training draws closer. One such player is Niko Goodrum, a former Detroit Tigers fan favorite and utility infielder. Goodrum spent four seasons with the Tigers, compiling a .232/.306/.401 slash line with 42 home runs across 376 games. From 2018 to 2021, … Read more
The Padres addressed a pressing need in their catching department by signing veteran backstop Martín Maldonado to a minor-league contract on Thursday. According to Dennis Lin of The Athletic, the deal includes a non-roster invitation to Spring Training, where Maldonado will compete for a spot on the roster. Maldonado is coming off a tough 2024 … Read more
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured free agent reliever Tanner Scott on a four-year, $72 million contract Sunday morning. This deal marks a significant setback for the San Diego Padres and another victory for their NL West rivals. With Scott’s addition, the Dodgers have bolstered their bullpen, while the Padres have yet to make a major … Read more
It seems like the Toronto Blue Jays often come close to landing top free agents but ultimately fall short. This trend has been evident with players like Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, Max Fried, Corbin Burnes, and now Roki Sasaki. Despite their efforts to bolster their roster, the Blue Jays have struggled to seal the deal, … Read more
The Padres are reportedly finalizing agreements with two top international prospects from the Dominican Republic: left-handed pitcher Carlos Alvarez and shortstop Jhoan De La Cruz, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic and Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. Alvarez is expected to receive a signing bonus of approximately $1 million, per Romero, while De La Cruz’s … Read more
The San Diego Padres face several key decisions this offseason as they gear up for the 2025 season. So far, they’ve refrained from making any significant financial moves and have largely maintained the status quo. However, they remain in contention for right-hander Roki Sasaki. If they fail to secure Sasaki, the team will need to … Read more
The Padres have emerged from the last two international signing periods with some of the top prospects available. However, when this year’s signing window opens on Wednesday, don’t expect much activity — at least not until Japanese superstar Roki Sasaki makes his decision. The Padres are among the finalists for Sasaki, alongside the Dodgers and … Read more
