https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/page/6/?d=1enhttps://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/padres-free-agent-case-jason-adams-departure-and-other-decisions-loom-for-bullpen-r14325/While we have covered four of the biggest free-agent decisions the San Diego Padres will have to make this offseason, there are plenty more players whose statuses vary at this point in time. For these 13 players, we are going to address them all one one lump sum. Don’t read too much into th...14325Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:52:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/michael-king-officially-opts-out-of-padres-contract-r14310/  On the first day following the World Series, as decisions can start to be officially made on 2027 contract situations, the San Diego Padres find themselves without an ace. As expected, right-handed starter Michael King opted out of the final two years of his three-year, $75 million c...14310Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:36:13 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/bradgley-rodriguezs-ridiculous-rookie-season-earned-its-place-in-padres-history-r14309/When the year began, Bradgley Rodriguez was ranked as the No. 6 prospect in the San Diego Padres’ minor league system by ESPN and MLB Pipeline, No. 9 by Baseball America, and No. 12 by The Athletic. After receiving his first invitation to major-league spring training and making the first seven a...14309Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:03:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/padres-free-agent-case-nick-pivetta-should-return-though-health-concerns-remain-r14301/The 2026 season couldn’t have been any more of a disaster for Nick Pivetta. A right elbow injury disrupted what should have been a big season for the San Diego Padres’ right-handed starter. Instead, he made a total of eight starts and lost control of his immediate future, which likely would have...14301Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:59:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/padres-bullpen-is-facing-a-left-handed-crisis-this-offseason-r14286/Regardless of what curveballs the impending labor negotiations throw at Major League Baseball's organizations this winter, the work for the San Diego Padres will look quite similar to what last offseason did: address the depth on offense and assemble a starting staff from virtually nothing. ...14286Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:06:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/padres-free-agent-case-keeping-ty-france-around-is-a-no-brainer-r14280/Of everything that sits in front of the San Diego Padres, there is one thing that seems like it could be announced any day: Ty France returning to the Padres for at least the 2027 season. The first baseman went from a borderline possibility to make the Padres’ Opening Day roster to the clea...14280Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:57:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/padres-aj-preller-must-revisit-reliever-for-starter-trade-ideas-this-offseason-r14265/The San Diego Padres had the league's best bullpen in 2026. There's an argument to be made that they were always destined to have the league's best bullpen in 2026. While the prophecy itself did come true this season, it didn't prove to be a saving grace following the team's quick ouster in the...14265Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:02:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/padres-sign-6-international-free-agents-r14263/  With the clock ticking on the signing window for international free agents, the San Diego Padres are busy picking up late signees. The Padres have signed six young internationals in recent days. Four of those were reported by Francys Romero, who has the pulse of the international sce...14263Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:41:43 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/padres-free-agent-case-michael-king-reestablished-his-value-likely-leading-to-an-exit-r14258/Is there a direct correlation to the San Diego Padres making three consecutive trips to the postseason (a franchise record) to the trade of a certain enigmatic right fielder? Maybe. One thing that you can certainly say is that right-handed starter Michael King has been a big part of however...14258Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:56:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/jackson-merrills-next-goal-involves-breaking-into-the-30-30-club-r14248/Jackson Merrill’s 2026 season is a complicated one to discuss. He recorded his first 25-25 season, combining terrific value on the basepaths with a powerful second half at the plate—not to mention his incredible defense in center field—to contribute 4.2 fWAR to the San Diego Padres' cause. Yet a...14248Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:05:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/padres-arizona-fall-league-update-alex-mccoys-2-homer-game-features-walk-off-blast-r14238/Week 3 of the Arizona Fall League is in the books, with San Diego Padres prospects playing for the Peoria Javelinas in the showcase event. Each week, we will take a look back at how the Padres' prospects fared. With an extra day off last week, the Javelinas played five games. There are anot...14238Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:01:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/padres-free-agent-case-adrian-morejon-is-due-for-a-big-payday-r14229/There are three major questions for the San Diego Padres entering the offseason after their elimination from the NL Division Series by the pennant-winning Milwaukee Brewers. Each of Michael King, Ty France and Adrian Morejon have different scenarios regarding their future with the Friars. King,...14229Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:56:02 +0000