https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/page/21/?d=21enhttps://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/the-padres-paradox-do-you-trade-a-starting-pitcher-to-add-another-one-r2859/Even at this late stage of the winter, we know the San Diego Padres still have work to do on their 2026 roster and that their priorities could be aligned in a number of ways. For example, we know that they want to add another starting pitcher. Having added Michael King back into the mix and...2859Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:56:01 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/omar-cruz-returns-as-padres-also-add-nick-solak-justin-yeager-on-minor-league-deals-r2866/With spring training less than a month away, minor-league free agents are finding homes. Three have now landed with the San Diego Padres. Utility man Nick Solak, left-hander Omar Cruz. and right-hander Justin Yeager have signed minor-league deals with the Padres, according to Baseball Ameri...2866Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:39:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/bryce-johnson-may-be-internal-answer-to-padres-bench-woes-r2864/Even at this late stage of the offseason, the San Diego Padres have a depth problem. While the team's addition of Sung Mun Song helps to quell some concerns over the infield depth and lengthens the bench, the fact that there are at least two unsettled spots in the team's lineup (first base...2864Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:58:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/zips-and-the-2026-padres-the-good-the-bad-the-unpredictable-r2862/Preseason predictions should always be taken with a grain of salt. The methodology used to reach certain decisions or projected outcomes often doesn't match what fans or quasi-experts have in mind for a team in the upcoming season. With that caveat, FanGraphs' popular ZiPS projections for t...2862Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:51:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/ramon-laureano-had-a-career-breakout-at-30-%E2%80%93%C2%A0can-the-padres-left-fielder-do-it-again-in-2026-r2863/When the San Diego Padres traded six minor-league players at the deadline for Ryan O'Hearn and Ramón Laureano, they did so with the 2025 season in mind. They were part of a seven-player haul in total, as the team tried to overhaul their offense first and pitching staff second. Of course, that di...2863Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:09:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/padres-arent-done-overhauling-the-rotation-just-yet-r2844/At the outset of the offseason, there was perhaps no more need more urgent for any team in Major League Baseball than that of the San Diego Padres needing to add to their starting rotation. A group that already didn't run deep saw Dylan Cease depart in free agency, will be without Yu Darvish for...2844Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:54:01 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/jhony-brito-should-have-a-defined-role-upon-his-return-to-padres-pitching-staff-r2842/With Joe Musgrove demanding much of the attention as a key member of the San Diego Padres returning from major surgery early in 2026, it's easy to forget that he isn't the only one on the team's pitching staff set to do so. Jhony Brito underwent internal brace surgery for his UCL back in May, in...2842Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:13:01 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/the-padres-perfect-fits-for-the-rest-of-their-hot-stove-season-r2849/The Padres have a few holes left to plug before pitchers and catchers report next month to begin the 2026 season. For the Friar Faithful, those spots are noticeable. At least one more starting pitcher, a first baseman, and a catcher or bench piece that hopefully can be a right-handed compliment...2849Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:01:00 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/is-jackson-merrill-a-lock-to-bounce-back-for-padres-in-2026-r2847/Had it not been for the 2024 brilliance of Paul Skenes in Pittsburgh, we may very well have had to stipulate "former National League Rookie of the Year" when discussing Jackson Merrill. As it were, Skenes took home the hardware while Merrill had to "settle" for a nine-year extension ahead of Yea...2847Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:54:01 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/san-diego-padres-reach-deals-with-all-arbitration-eligible-players-r2851/There is nothing like arbitration day to get you thinking that spring training is just around the corner. Thursday marked the deadline for teams and arbitration-eligible players to come to terms on a contract for 2026. The San Diego Padres reached deals with all seven arbitration-eligible p...2851Fri, 09 Jan 2026 02:19:01 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/why-didnt-the-padres-pay-the-marlins-price-for-edward-cabrera-r2848/The San Diego Padres did well to bring Michael King back to the fold on a three-year deal with escalating salaries every time he opts in, but their rotation picture is far from settled. Incumbent ace Nick Pivetta will surely enjoy having a right-hand(ed) man with which to work in 2026, but unles...2848Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:35:01 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/top-25-san-diego-padres-player-assets-of-2026-1-5-r2840/We have arrived. If you have been keeping a list of your own, you should know who the five remaining players are on our countdown of top 25 San Diego Padres player assets. These are the players you count on to carry the franchise across a 162-game season. This list ranks the 25 Padres playe...2840Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:52:02 +0000