The San Diego Padres have made a couple minor league signings, but there has not been any activity or reported contract discussions with any of the free agents, to include their own. While the offseason work in the front office has yet to be seen, but is surely taking place, Cheri Bell of Gaslamp Ball wrote the players in the various Winter leagues have been staying active, looking to improve and hoping for a chance to show their big league club they deserve to compete for a spot on the major league roster.
Finances are always a hot topic when it comes to the Padres and that is something no one in the front office will ever talk about publicly. That provides the Friar Faithful with plenty to speculate about but also allows for some optimists to dream on the possibility of signing a big-name free agent. Gaslamp Ball asked its readers to decide how they would spend San Diego’s money.
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If anyone was hoping the Padres might try to bring back one or both of right-handed pitchers Dylan Cease or Michael King, you can scratch Cease off the list. Several outlets and media members reported Wednesday that Cease had agreed to a seven-year, $210 million deal with the American League Champion Toronto Blue Jays. After seeing the reported contract numbers for Cease, King may be destined for another team as well in 2026.
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The Los Angeles Angels and Anthony Rendon are discussing a possible buyout, which would end a rocky relationship between the third baseman and the franchise. It may also bring about the end of Rendon’s career as he is expected to retire.