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Even though the San Diego Padres already have Dylan Cease under contract for 2025 after the two sides avoided arbitration, the veteran right-hander is a

Infielder Ha-Seong Kim and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a two-year, $29 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources tell ESPN. Kim is coming off shoulder surgery but is expected to return in May and slated to take over at shortstop.

Not only did the Padres wait until Jan. 24 to make their first major league acquisition — right-handed pitcher Ron Marinaccio in a trade with the Chicago White Sox — but the Friars are yet to make a big league signing, although reports have circulated Tuesday that the team is in agreement on a one-year deal with catcher Elias Diaz.

The San Diego Padres still have a strong foundation in place as they enter the 2025 season and should be in the mix for the postseason. However, they have been very quiet this offseason, having not made a single move that impacts their roster.

The San Diego Padres have had a horrible offseason, insiders have confirmed. The Padres are coming off a 93-win season and were two mere runs away from advancin

The Padres' catching situation is coming into focus, and their offseason is slowly coming to life. San Diego agreed to a one-year contract with backstop Elias Díaz, a source told MLB.com on Tuesday. The club has not yet confirmed the deal,

Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Elías Díaz was released in August after five years in Colorado and finished the season as the No. 2 catcher on San Diego’s

The San Diego Padres could swoop in and sign Max Scherzer as they explore trades for starting pitchers Dylan Cease and Michael King.

The defending World Series champions have restocked this offseason and boast the makings of a juggernaut. But they have a more complex path to making a dynasty.

It still feels like the Chicago Cubs are one move away. After their massive trade acquisition of outfielder Kyle Tucker, it would be hard to argue that the Cubs have the most talented lineup in the National League Central.