https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/page/52/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/ramon-laureano-had-a-career-breakout-at-30-%E2%80%93%C2%A0can-the-padres-left-fielder-do-it-again-in-2026-r5449/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...5449Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:09:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/could-the-san-diego-padres-deal-a-reliever-for-a-starter-r5418/Despite re-signing Michael King, the San Diego Padres are still looking to fill the void left by Dylan Cease, who signed with the Toronto Blue Jays this offseason. Earlier in the offseason, it was rumored that general manager AJ  Preller was considering transitioning one of his relievers fr...5418Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:23:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/padres-arent-done-overhauling-the-rotation-just-yet-r5417/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...5417Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:54:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/padres-still-looking-to-add-starting-pitcher-this-offseason-r5402/According to Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the San Diego Padres would like to add another starting pitcher this offseason, though it comes with the caveat that the Padres may need to trade Nick Pivetta to clear salary space. Free-agent starters still on the board include Fr...5402Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:45:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/jhony-brito-should-have-a-defined-role-upon-his-return-to-padres-pitching-staff-r5386/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...5386Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:13:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/the-padres-perfect-fits-for-the-rest-of-their-hot-stove-season-r5368/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...5368Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:01:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/is-jackson-merrill-a-lock-to-bounce-back-for-padres-in-2026-r5366/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...5366Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:54:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/san-diego-padres-reach-deals-with-all-arbitration-eligible-players-r5352/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...5352Fri, 09 Jan 2026 02:19:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/why-didnt-the-padres-pay-the-marlins-price-for-edward-cabrera-r5341/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...5341Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:35:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/top-25-san-diego-padres-player-assets-of-2026-1-5-r5333/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...5333Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:52:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/top-25-san-diego-padres-player-assets-of-2026-6-10-r5314/In our continuing series of ranking San Diego Padres player assets, it's time to take a look at Nos. 6 through 10. This list ranks the 25 Padres players and prospects with this in mind: Who are the most valuable in the organization's pursuit of building a champion? To do so, we considered a...5314Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:46:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/can-the-padres-fix-jose-mirandas-broken-swing-r5308/There are still many wondering what went wrong with Jose Miranda in 2025. He set a new MLB record just a year before, getting hits in 12 consecutive at-bats and putting up a respectable .284/.322/.441 slash line in 121 games.  But in 2025, Miranda looked completely lost at the plate. He hit...5308Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:53:02 +0000