https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/page/24/?d=21enhttps://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/padres-settle-for-worthwhile-comfort-and-familiarity-with-michael-king-re-signing-r2816/A.J. Preller and the San Diego Padres are always lurking.  So, when it was reported (though eventually clarified) that Michael King had boiled his free agency down to three teams — the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, and New York Yankees — it was hardly shocking that it was San Diego tha...2816Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:56:03 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/how-the-michael-king-contract-math-works-for-padres-r2814/The San Diego Padres filled a gaping hole in their 2026 rotation by agreeing to re-sign free-agent right-hander Michael King. It's a big deal, in more ways than one. As important as it was for San Diego to address an offseason need, the contract's structure benefits the club early while als...2814Fri, 19 Dec 2025 23:18:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/aj-prellers-spending-spree-continues-padres-sign-korean-infielder-sung-mun-song-r2815/Well, someone finally woke A.J. Preller up. Mere hours after securing the services of Michael King in free agency, the San Diego Padres have agreed to sign Korean infielder Sung Mun Song. It appears to be a three-year deal for $13 million, meaning the Padres' will owe Song and Ki...2815Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:24:00 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/the-king-returns-padres-agree-to-three-year-contract-with-michael-king-r2813/We'll keep this short and sweet: The San Diego Padres have finally addressed the starting rotation, adding Michael King back on a three-year, $75 million deal. There's a lot to discuss here. Though injuries diminished his effectiveness in 2025, the 30-year-old successfully completed his tra...2813Fri, 19 Dec 2025 04:51:00 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/the-logic-in-the-padres-selling-high-on-nick-pivetta-r2807/When it was reported last week that the San Diego Padres were listening on Nick Pivetta and Jake Cronenworth, the reaction here at Padres Mission was twofold.  The Cronenworth side was immediately acknowledged as legitimate and logical. If they're hoping to clear some longer-term money off...2807Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:06:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/yuki-matsui-and-the-foibles-of-being-good-in-an-elite-bullpen-r2808/It's no secret that the San Diego Padres' best unit is the bullpen. An offense with big names but meager production and a rotation that may struggle to put warm bodies on the mound can hardly amount to the awe-inspiring awesomeness of a relief corps helmed by Mason Miller, Adrian Morejon, Jeremi...2808Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:57:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/luis-robert-jr-not-a-clear-fit-with-padres-despite-rumored-interest-r2805/There was a time when the San Diego Padres having an interest in Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. would've created a buzz across the landscape of Major League Baseball. After all, a center fielder with MVP-caliber upside is exactly the type of swing for which A.J. Preller has become...2805Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:59:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/how-padres-might-use-their-bullpen-depth-on-the-trade-market-this-offseason-r2802/The San Diego Padres have clear areas of need to address this winter. They need additional power in their lineup. They need some additional depth on the bench. And above all, they need starting pitching. There's just one issue with a team like the Padres in possession of such obvious needs: they...2802Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:57:01 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/why-keeping-mason-miller-in-the-bullpen-is-padres-best-path-forward-r2803/Mason Miller was brought over at the 2025 trade deadline to help the San Diego Padres make a push for the World Series. While that pursuit ended up coming up short, he showed in the playoffs why the Padres emptied out the farm for him, tying the MLB postseason record for striking out eight conse...2803Sun, 14 Dec 2025 15:08:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/why-san-diego-padres-should-trade-for-jose-berrios-r2801/San Diego Padres chairman John Seidler has stated that the team will continue its willingness to pay over $200 million in total salaries for 2026. That means San Diego has at least another $30 million to spend this offseason, which could lead to some high-impact additions. One name that cam...2801Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:08:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/if-aj-preller-really-wants-to-go-big-this-offseason-padres-need-to-dangle-fernando-tatis-jr-r2799/The San Diego Padres reportedly are looking to do Padres things this offseason, even after the conclusion of the Winter Meetings. President of baseball operations A.J. Preller is devising something that would "rival" the Juan Soto trade (the one to the Yankees, that is) and/or "pale in compariso...2799Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:56:01 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/padres-catching-depth-remains-a-quiet-need-this-winter-r2795/While a need for starting pitching will grab headlines, we shouldn't forget that there is more work to do for A.J. Preller and the San Diego Padres this offseason. Among their quieter needs this winter is the one that exists behind the plate.  As things stand right now, Freddy Fermin will b...2795Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:51:02 +0000