The San Diego Padres took a step further in shaping their organizational depth when, on December 16, they officially announced the acquisition of center fielder Cole Roederer on a minor league contract. This signing is part of their growing list of offseason moves, marking the 13th such addition this winter. Alongside Roederer, the Padres also … Read more
The San Diego Padres are reportedly open to trading several of their star players to free up payroll and allocate funds elsewhere. Among the players rumored to be on the trade block is first baseman Luis Arraez, a left-handed hitter with an impressive career batting average of .323. One team that could benefit from Arraez’s … Read more
The San Diego Padres had an eventful weekend, signing right-handed reliever Logan Gillaspie and free-agent center fielder Cole Roederer to minor league deals. Gillaspie, who made nine appearances for the Padres last season, is returning to the organization. Meanwhile, Roederer, a former Chicago Cubs prospect, has spent parts of six seasons in the minors, primarily … Read more
On December 16, the San Diego Padres announced the signing of center fielder to a minor league contract, adding him to their growing list of offseason acquisitions. This marks the 13th minor league signing for the Padres this winter as they continue to strengthen their developmental system. On the same day, the team also signed … Read more
The Padres signed right-hander to a minor league deal earlier this month, according to his MLB.com profile. This marks Gillaspie’s second stint with the organization after being non-tendered in November to free up space on the 40-man roster. The 27-year-old posted a 4.10 ERA across 26 1/3 innings and 28 appearances for the Orioles during … Read more
The Padres recently brought back right-hander on a minor league deal, according to his MLB.com profile. This marks a reunion for the 27-year-old, who previously pitched for San Diego during the 2022-23 seasons before spending the last offseason with the Yakult Swallows in Japan. Espada’s stint in Japan didn’t go as planned, as he posted … Read more
The San Diego Padres might need to navigate their payroll reduction efforts carefully if they hope to re-sign All-Star in free agency. Profar wants three-year deal in FA ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that Jurickson Profar is seeking a three-year deal in free agency, with projections suggesting he could earn up to $40 million annually (h/t … Read more
After a turbulent season on the sidelines, the San Diego have secured a new head coach. Jonas Eidevall, a Swedish coach who led Arsenal’s women’s team for four years, has agreed to take the helm, sources confirmed to the Union-Tribune on Monday. An official announcement is expected after the holidays. Eidevall will be the fourth … Read more
The San Diego Padres are reportedly aiming to reduce payroll this offseason. According to Jeff Passan’s report on Thursday, Padres general manager A.J. Preller is actively exploring ways to offload salary, with proven veterans like Jake Cronenworth and Luis Arraez potentially on the trade block. Combined, the two infielders are owed $93 million. Passan noted … Read more
Negotiations between the Los Angeles Dodgers and free-agent outfielder have hit a snag, prompting president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and general manager Brandon Gomes to explore alternative options. One potential option, the San Diego Padres infielder. According to a recent report by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Kim is viewed as “perhaps the most … Read more
