The San Diego Padres have coveted one of the Boston Red Sox's biggest stars since he was still an unknown variable. Before his breakout 2024 season, the Padres

Either way there, it’ll remain only two managerial hires with experience —Derek Shelton (Twins) and Skip Schumaker (Rangers).

The San Diego Padres’ $46 million bet on dominance has gone bad. The closer they signed to be the anchor of their bullpen for years to come has now left, choosing not to finish the last two years, leaving $16 million on his deal.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King declined his mutual option with the Padres for the 2026 season and will head into free agency this offseason, per

Padres' Michael King declines player option; set to hit free agency originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. are still in search of a new manager. After a disappointing end to the 2025 season, San Diego also received the news that Mike Shildt would no longer be managing the team.

Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. was rewarded for another stellar defensive season in right field with his second career Rawlings Gold Glove Award.

The San Diego Padres are likely going to lose Robert Suarez in free agency after his latest contract projection.

Although acquiring players and extending players are exciting developments, the Padres have two important goals to accomplish first. An extension for President of Baseball Operations/General Manager A.