Outlook Bright for Padres with Pitchers Returning — and Perhaps a Trade or Two at Deadline

Westenburg signs with Padres - American Press

All Conner Westenburg ever wanted was a chance. The former McNeese State outfielder will get just that and more. After a solid career with the Cowboys, Westenburg signed a free-agent deal with the San Diego Padres on Thursday as his dream continues. “I’m super excited to continue my career,” said Westenburg. “I had a couple of offers during the draft, but my advisor suggested that we pass. I’m going in with the mindset of competing and playing a…

Outlook bright for Padres with pitchers returning — and perhaps a trade or two at deadline

At the All Star break, the Padres have a 52-44 record — and with the team getting healthier on the mound, San Diego could be poised for another memorable playoff run. Veteran right-hander Yu Darvish returned to the Friars’ rotation July 7 after three months of rehab for elbow inflammation. In 2024, he went 7-3 with a 3.31 ERA in 16 regular season starts. In his first start this year, Darvish struck out the first batter he faced — the Diamondback…

Five under-the-radar trade targets for the Padres

A look at five under-the-radar trade pickups for the San Diego Padres this season. The Padres may need to be thrifty this season and here is

Padres GM A.J. Preller Plots Big Trade Deadline Moves - Sports Gossip

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching on July 31, 2025, San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller is gearing up for a pivotal moment in the team’s season. Currently holding a 48-42 record and tied for the final National League Wild Card spot, the Padres are eight games back of the NL West-leading Dodgers. […] The post Padres GM A.J. Preller Plots Big Trade Deadline Moves appeared first on Sports Gossip.