US EditionPadres acknowledge work yet to be done with spring training around corner
Padres GM A.J. Preller aims to add a starting pitcher and multiple veteran bats to strengthen the roster after key departures and injuries, targeting moves before spring training.
- On Jan 31, 2026, General manager A.J. Preller said the Padres' offseason shopping is far from finished and plans to add a starting pitcher and veteran bats before spring training.
- Departures such as Dylan Cease and Robert Suarez have left the Padres with roster gaps, and San Diego wants more offense around Fernando Tatís Jr., Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill while Padres payroll isn't forcing cuts, Preller said.
- To date, the Padres have signed Sung‑Mun Song and re-signed right‑handed pitcher Michael King, while Nick Pivetta, King and Joe Musgrove are expected to lead the rotation and Randy Vasquez competes for a spot.
- Preller also signaled a desire to extend his contract as he begins the final year of his current deal, with no update on talks, while Darvish’s resolution is expected during spring training.
- Kind of working right up until spring training, A.J. Preller said the Padres expect moves in February through free agents and trades, with possible late additions reflecting past spring patterns.
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Padres acknowledge work yet to be done with spring training around corner
A little more than a week remains before the Padres’ first official workout of spring training, and the reality is that they have done almost nothing to make their roster better this off-season. “We haven’t been super transactional,” Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller acknowledged Saturday. Now, that must be contextualized with the facts of recent history. For four consecutive years — three of which ended with the Padres playin…
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Padres GM A.J. Preller still planning to add a starting pitcher, another veteran bat for San Diego
General manager A.J. Preller says the San Diego Padres’ offseason shopping is far from finished. And while he’s looking for another starting pitcher and another veteran bat or two over the next few weeks, Preller seems confident he’ll also put ink to a contract extension for himself.
Padres GM Preller Focused on Roster Moves Despite Ownership Uncertainty
San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller emphasized that the team remains active in shaping its roster, even as uncertainties surround the club’s ownership situation. Speaking publicly on the matter, Preller stated that the Padres front office is committed to building a competitive team and continues to explore opportunities to improve the club during the […] The post Padres GM Preller Focused on Roster Moves Despite Ownership Uncertainty a…
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