Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Michael King followed in Seth Lugo’s footsteps in his transition to the rotation, going wire to wire and peaking with his

This offseason has been nothing short of a nightmare for San Diego Padres fans. The Friar Faithful, accustomed to the team’s aggressive pursuit of stars, now face an unsettling shift in strategy.

The Atlanta Braves are checking on starting pitching talent along with the rival New York Mets. According to New York Mets on SI’s Pat Ragazzo, both teams, among others, are interested in Padres starting pitchers Dylan Cease and Michael King. The Mets are reported to have specifically spoken with the Padres.

The Boston Red Sox have had a somewhat successful offseason, but they could do with a few more moves to have the legendary offseason they promised. And with this recent report, they could do that. According to MLB Tonight,

It’s hard to fathom why an MLB team with a payroll pushing $200 million needs to shed salary to stay competitive, but the San Diego Padres are once again looking to trim their payroll.