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  • San Diego Padres Trade & Free Agent Rumors

    Follow the latest San Diego Padres trade and free agent rumors, along with quick notes on the big league club, the minor leagues and the draft.
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    Matthew Lenz
    Despite being in the thick of a playoff race, San Diego Padres fans are uncertain of the approach the team will take at the upcoming trade deadline.
    With the office struggling, some start to wonder if Luis arise, who is on an expiring deal, will be traded at the deadline. In a question and answer thread for The Athletic, Dennis Lin said "it doesn't seem likely ". 
    Arraez, in his first full season with the club, is set to be a free agent at seasons end. With a .286 batting average, the former batting champ hasn't been as productive this season. He's been a league average producer, but with almost no power his .717 OPS feels rather empty. In all, he's accrued 0 WAR this season
    Do you think the Padres should trade the utility infielder turned first baseman?
    Matthew Lenz
    The Atlanta Braves are potential sellers at the upcoming trade deadline, though currently sit just six games back of a spot in the National League Wild Card race.
    Of the names that could be dealt, Buster Olney of ESPN is reporting that designated hitter Marcell Ozuna "is included in a lot of trade speculation". Though Ozuna has no versatility, the San Diego Padres could benefit from adding Ozuna to their struggling lineup.
    Currently, first baseman and outfielder Gavin Sheets has been getting the bulk of the reps at DH. He's been very productive at the plate with an .789 OPS and 12 home runs, resulting in a 122 wRC+. While defense has never been a strength, he has the versatility to be removed as the team's primary DH to make room for at-bats from Ozuna.
    Money and prospect capital could be another hindrance to acquiring Ozuna, who has a 126 wRC+ this season. The Padres currently have questions with their ownership group and it's unclear if they are willing to add money to their payroll. While Ozuna is set to be a free agent at seasons end, he would be owed a prorated amount of his $16 million 2025 salary. Moreover, the Padres have a weak farm system limiting the caliber of player(s) they could add at the upcoming deadline.
    Do you think the Padres should kick the tires on Ozuna? Join the conversation in the comments!
    Matthew Lenz
    After 95 abysmal plate appearances this season, the San Diego Padres have DFA'd Jason Heyward.
    Heyward, 36, is slashing .176/.223/.271 with two home runs this season. That..."production"...is good for a 38 wRC+ and -0.5 fWAR.
    This likely marks the end of a solid, 15-year career for Heyward, who played in 1,824 games for the Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Padres. A highly touted prospect, Heyward maybe didn't live up to those expectations but ended up as a 34.9 fWAR player for his career.
    Matthew Lenz
    The injury timeline for San Diego Padres starting pitcher, Michael King, who hasn't been on the field since May 18, just got a little bit clearer.
     AJ Cassavell of MLB.com is reporting that Padres manager Mike Schildt doesn't anticipate Michael King to be available until after the All-Star break.
    That timeline will put the Padres in a precarious position with the trade deadline looming. It's likely that come the end of July there will still be uncertainty surrounding kings availability, and how quickly he can build up from a two plus month shoulder injury.
    Considering that timeline, as well as the Padres ownership issues, do you anticipate them being active at the deadline? If they are, what areas of need would you like to see them address?
    Matthew Lenz
    Right-handed pitcher Ryan Bergert, 25, is expected to be recalled by the San Diego Padres ahead of their Tuesday tilt against the San Francisco Giants. Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune shares that he is being pegged as the Padres' starter, which will be the first of his big-league career.
    This isn't Bergert's debut as he was first promoted in April where he threw four innings across four relief appearances not allowing a single walk or run, and striking two hitters. He has made 9 starts for Triple A-El Paso posting a 3.75 ERA (5.22 FIP)  and a 14.8% K-BB rate. It's unclear how temporary his spot in the rotation is but, at a minimum, he's tonights solution to a rotation who has lost Michael King and Yu Darvish to injury.
    Should the Padres be more aggressive on the trade market to address the injuries in the rotation or is backfilling with minor league depth the best route for now? Join the conversation in the comments!
    Matthew Lenz
    The San Diego Padres injury woes continued in Sunday after their primary designated hitter, Gavin Sheets, crashed into the left field wall in Sunday's 6-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Sheets, who has an .817 OPS and 11 home runs on the year, has arguably been the Padres most reliable hitter this season. It's unclear how long he may be sidelined, but even a short stint will be magnified.
    Early Monday morning, Dennis Lin of the Athletic reported that the Padres are (once again) targeting Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, though Lin also pointed out that a need to bolster their starting rotation was "equally as acute" as their need for a left fielder.
    Duran, 29, is carrying a .718 OPS with four home runs and 13 stolen bases with solid strikeout and walk rates in 282 plate appearances this season. His 2026 club option would be voided, though Duran does have two arbitration years remaining.
    What do you think the asking price is for the budding superstar? Do the Padres have enough capital to make the move? Should they? Join the conversation in the comments!
    Matthew Lenz
    Dennis Lin and Ken Rosenthal are reporting that the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks are discussing playing Mexico City in 2026. The two teams were set to participate in the Mexico Series in 2020 but was ultimately cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
    The report comes on the heels of various international events being cancelled for 2025 due to economic reasons. While the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs opened their seasons in Tokyo, the 2022 CBA had also permitted games to be played in Mexico City, San Juan, and Paris.
    In past seasons, Mexico City has been the host to two regular season series, including one between the Padres and San Francisco Giants in 2023. Last season, the Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies played in the same location.
    Did you attend the series in 2023? Will you attend the series in 2026? Let us know your thoughts or experience in the comments!
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