San Diego Padres

It's been a wild winter so far, and several big names are still available in MLB free agency.

The San Diego Padres are in a tricky position, but that doesn't mean they can't make some moves. As they enter the 2025 season, the Padres sit within a few million dollars of the projected luxury tax threshold. Nolan Arenado is one of the most commonly discussed trade targets of the winter, and the Padres are one of the six teams he would reportedly waive his no-trade clause to play for. The 10-time Gold Glove third baseman has also said he would be willing to play first base, which is relevant because the Padres already have Manny Machado at the hot corner.

One of the names that has popped up is closer Robert Suarez. Suarez is set to make $10 million in 2025, but his ability to opt out of his contract after next season complicates his trade value. Combine that with reliever Tanner Scott most likely signing elsewhere as a free agent and the Padres aren't likely to trade Suarez, according to The Athletic's Dennis Lin. Suarez was undoubtedly one of the league's top relievers this season.

The Los Angeles Dodgers could be headed towards a divorce with one of their homegrown starts who is a free agent. While listing moves the Padres need to make, NBC San Diego's Derek Togerson proposed adding Walker Beuhler to bring depth to their rotation. Beuhler had a terrible regular season but turned things around in October.

With Juan Soto, Tyler O'Neill and Cody Bellinger off the board now this offseason, perhaps some of the other outfield dominoes will begin to fall in free agency. Included in that group is San Diego Padres' free agent Jurickson Profar, who is coming off an All-Star season. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, Profar is looking for a deal of at least three years.

The San Diego Padres will have a tough time adding superstars this winter, but there's one massive glimmer of hope. Entering the new season right up against the luxury tax threshold, it doesn't appear the Padres have the bandwidth to make any expensive signings. Roki Sasaki, the 23-year-old Japanese phenom who decided to come to MLB two years ahead of schedule, is the biggest possible prize for the Padres this winter. Signing Sasaki is a dream scenario for a fiscally-pressed team like the Padres, but that doesn't mean he'll land with them.

Garrett Crochet was the Red Sox's first big win of the offseason, but that was so nine days ago. Boston fans are hungry for more additions to the rotation, which could help propel a young, exciting team into contention amid heavy roster turnover all over the American League. Dylan Cease of the San Diego Padres has been a name circulating in trade rumors, as San Diego is looking to shed some payroll and Cease is entering his final year of team control.

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The San Diego Padres are no strangers to bold moves under general manager A.J. Preller, and this offseason could feature more of the same. With the Padres looking to reshape their roster and address potential financial constraints, infielders Jake Cronenworth and Luis Arraez have emerged as possible trade candidates. Cronenworth has been a steady presence in San Diego's lineup, offering versatility and a left-handed bat with power. Cronenworth has also delivered clutch performances in high-pressure situations, contributing to the Padres' playoff runs in recent years.

The Kansas City Royals need to find a way to bolster their bullpen, as it was one of a few areas of the club that held them back in 2025. Max Rieper of Royals Review listed right-hander Colin Rea as somebody who the Royals could potentially take a chance on this offseason. Rea made his Major League debut with the San Diego Padres in 2015 and was with the team in 2016 for two separate stints.

Former San Diego Padres reliever Colten Brewer is returning to the New York Yankees for a second stint after the two sides agreed to a minor league contract with an invitation to big league spring training. The right-handed reliever made his major league debut with the San Diego Padres in 2018, recording a 1-0 record over 9.2 innings pitched and posting a 5.59 ERA in 11 appearances.

Kim underwent shoulder surgery that will keep him out for the beginning of the 2025 season, but when healthy, he's one of the best infield defenders in MLB. Kim is coming off a down year offensively in 2024, as he hit .233 with 11 home runs, 47 RBIs, and an OPS of .700.

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The New York Mets have already accomplished a franchise-altering offseason, and they might not be done yet. As of now, the rotation would be led by ace Kodai Senga, followed by David Peterson and Paul Blackburn, in addition to Montas and Holmes.

Jose Arcia played six seasons in the minor league systems of the Colt .45s, Indians and Cardinals before getting selected by the Cubs prior to the 1968 season in the annual rule 5 draft. Required to keep him on their roster all year, the Cubs used Arcia as a super utility player.

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As the San Diego Padres look to shed payroll this offseason, the team is trying to decide if there any internal candidates to potentially join the starting rotation. According to general manager A.J. Preller, there are three relievers who could potentially transition to the back end of the rotation: Adrian Morejon, Stephen Kolek, and Bryan Hoeing. After years of injuries and setbacks, Morejon had a breakout season in 2024, posting a 2.83 ERA with 71 strikeouts over 63.2 innings.

The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to be busy this offseason. Ryan Finkelstein of Just Baseball predicts that Philadelphia will dive into the free agent market and sign left-hander Tanner Scott to a four-year, $60 million contract.

Former Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Drew Pomeranz is the definition of a journeyman as his professional career will continue for at least another season after signing a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners. Pomeranz didn't appear in a big league game with the Dodgers despite inking a minor league contract with the organization in March 2024. After spending two month in Triple-A with the Oklahoma City Baseball Club and going 1-0 with a 6.00 ERA, 1.111 WHIP and 14.0 strikeouts per nine innings across eight appearances, the veteran opted out of his contract.

While the Dodgers are adding and re-signing key players, the Padres and Diamondbacks haven't done much this offseason. San Diego is reportedly fielding offers for Xander Boegarts.

Yankees GM Brian Cashman doesn't appear to have any reservations about making the same type of trade he did last year for Juan Soto.

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The San Francisco Giants hired two assistant hitting coaches to finalize manager Bob Melvin's staff for the 2025 MLB season.

MLB teams have until Jan. 3 to work out a deal for the 25-year-old Kim.

Kyle Higashioka gets $5.75 million in 2025 and $6.75 million in 2026. The mutual option in 2027 is for $7 million, with a $1 million buyout.