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Padres already 'showing interest' in 2X Cy Young
Jon Morosi reports the Padres are among the most active teams in the free-agent starter market and could pursue a deal worth more than $400 million.
- On Monday, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi reported that the San Diego Padres have expressed interest in signing free-agent pitcher Tarik Skubal, marking the first concrete news of their pursuit.
- Padres owners Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones purchased the franchise for an MLB-record $3.9 billion earlier this year, signaling willingness to make major financial commitments to improve the roster.
- The Padres face a rotation crisis with Michael King, Casey Mize, Nick Pivetta, Robbie Ray, and Walker Buehler all entering free agency, leaving multiple spots to fill this offseason.
- Skubal, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, is projected to sign a record-breaking contract potentially exceeding the $400 million threshold, though Jon Heyman reported the New York Mets are 'probably the favorite.'
- President of baseball operations AJ Preller described the offseason as an opportunity to build a 'championship staff,' aiming to revamp the rotation through free agency and player development.
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Padres Showing Interest in Tarik Skubal
The San Diego Padres are in the hunt for the biggest fish on the free-agent market as they are interested in signing Tarik Skubal.The Padres could lose starting pitchers Nick Pivetta and Michael King in free agency this winter, so they need help in their rotation.Cue Skubal, who is the biggest free agent out there […]
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