https://www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-padres-analysis-commentary/51306/padres-have-busy-two-weeks-ahead-of-them (Cheri Bell – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-padres-news/51299/robert-suarez-opts-out-wandy-peralta-opts-in (Matt DeWalt – Gaslamp Ball)

Add in the impending free agencies of three other Padres starters -- Dylan Cease, Michael King, and Nestor Cortes -- and San Diego is looking at having to replace the pitchers who combined to make 68 of their 162 regular-season starts (42%). Here's a look at what the Padres current rotation looks like:

Although the San Diego Padres weren't the ones hoisting the Commissioner's Trophy at the end of the 2025 campaign, and despite the fact that it was a division r

Robert Suárez is hitting free agency. The star closer opted out of the final two years and $16 million left on his contract with the San Diego Padres on Monday, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Suárez previously signed a five-year, $46 million deal with the Padres in Nov. 2022.

Padres lost NL Wild Card to Cubs and are seeking a new manager after Shildt’s retirement. Fernando Tatis Jr. remains a franchise cornerstone, excelling both offensively and defensively. The San Diego Padres had a disappointing end to their 2025 season,

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King declined his mutual option with the Padres for the 2026 season and will head into free agency this offseason, per

https://www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-padres-analysis-commentary/51286/michael-king-opts-out-mlbpa-announces-free-agents (Matt DeWalt – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-padres-news/51278/padres-tease-city-connect-2-0 (Matt DeWalt – Gaslamp Ball)