NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
SAN DIEGO PADRES 93-69 · 2ND IN NL WEST
93-69 · 2ND IN NL WEST
Padres extend qualifying offers to Josh Hader, Blake Snell Team will receive draft pick compensation if pair of pitchers sign long-term deals elsewhere
2024 MLB free-agent hitters: Top 30 ranked
This year's class of free-agent hitters features MLB's best hitter in 2023, a former MVP, All-Stars, postseason heroes and veteran sluggers.NOVEMBER 6, 2023
2024 MLB free-agent pitchers: Top 30 ranked
This year's robust class of free-agent pitchers features a few aces, several frontline starters, former All-Stars and arguably MLB's best cl...NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Underrated Padres Hurler Reportedly Could Land With Yankees After Stellar Season The New York Yankees could look into signing a former San Diego Padres stud this offseason in free agency.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Final four: Padres to choose from quartet of candidates for vacant manager's job Mike Shildt, Ryan Flaherty, Benji Gil and Carlos Mendoza have all interviewed — and a decision appears imminent
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Why Yankees may have to wait to trade for Juan Soto The Yankees have had a "preliminary conversation" with the Padres for the lefty slugger
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • NJ.COM
When and where will Shohei Ohtani sign and for how much? MLB staff predictions
The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on Shohei Ohtani's free-agent timetable, determining factors and top suitors, and predicts where h...NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Offseason leagues: Braden Nett, Jakob Marsee rep Padres in Fall Stars Game Padres pitching prospect Braden Nett takes the loss in Arizona Fall League's Fall-Stars Game
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr., Ha-Seong Kim both bring home Gold Gloves The Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. wins Gold Glove in his first year as a right fielder, Ha-Seong Kim takes home a Gold Glove award as a utility...
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Padres' Ha-Seong Kim becomes first Asian-born infielder to win a Gold Glove award One day in late September, before a game in San Francisco, Ha-Seong Kim considered both the near future and his distant home continent. The...
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Tatis, Kim earn Gold Gloves at new positions SAN DIEGO -- The Padres have their first Gold Glove right fielder since Tony Gwynn. They also have their first utility Gold Glove Award winn...
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • MLB.COM
Nick Martinez becomes free agent after Padres, pitcher declined options for 2024 and 2025
Pitcher Nick Martinez has become a free agent after San Diego and the right-hander declined options for 2024 and 2025NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres on deck: Another visit from a last-place team Previewing the Padres’ three-game series at Petco Park against the Cincinnati Reds: 7:10 p.m.
NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Wacha, Martinez, Lugo headed to free agency (sources) SAN DIEGO -- The Padres entered the offseason in need of pitching. Now? They really need pitching. San Diego recently gained clarity on its...
NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • MLB.COM
Michael Wacha - Option declined by Padres The Padres declined Wacha's two-year, $32 million option for 2024-25 on Saturday, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Wacha has a $6.5 million player option for 2024 that he's expected to decline, at which point the pitcher will become a free agent. The right-hander has posted a nifty 3.27 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 228:74 K:BB over 261.2 innings covering the last two seasons. He hasn't made more than 24 starts in a season since 2017, though, and the Padres decided he wasn't worth the risk as they look to trim payroll.
NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Padres, Nick Martinez decline respective options, setting stage for him to become free agent Padres could still sign versatile right-hander; team has similar decision to make regarding Michael Wacha
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Tom Krasovic: Padres' AJ Preller visited Bruce Bochy before choosing Bob Melvin Padres boss twice went to Nashville to meet with World Series champion manager. Though he didn't heed Ron Fowler's recommendation to hire Bo...
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Matt Carpenter - Exercises player option Carpenter (elbow) exercised his $5.5 million player option for 2024, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Impact Carpenter slashed .176/.322/.319 across 236 plate appearances with the Padres in 2023 and was unlikely to attract a large offer in the open market, so he'll opt into $5.5 million heading into his age-38 season. Carpenter battled injuries and saw his playing time decrease during the latter half of the season, and it's possible he remains in a reserve role to begin the 2024 campaign.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Carpenter exercises $5.5 million option with Padres, and Seth Lugo declines $7.5 million option
First baseman Matt Carpenter exercised a $5.5 million option for 2024 in his contract with the San Diego Padres, and reliever Seth Lugo declined a $7.5 million player optionNOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres to interview Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza for manager job Fourth candidate to replace Bob Melvin set to meet with A.J. Preller, others at Petco Park
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
10 moments that defined Cruz's career After 19 seasons, Nelson Cruz called it a career on Thursday. From seven All-Star Game appearances to four Silver Slugger Awards, eight club...
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • MLB.COM
Nobody ever talks about how Nelson Cruz was able to put up bigger numbers AFTER his PED ban The recently retired slugger did what no other juiced player could do. Let's talk about it
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Former Rangers Slugger Retires Nelson Cruz was one of the most powerful hitters in Texas Rangers history and part of two World Series teams.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
What's important is who wants you to know the Padres took out a loan Funny how these things get out when a team spends heavily in MLB
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Padres sign No. 1 pick for $1.86 million; Harang hurt A year after failing to sign their top draft pick, the Padres Friday afternoon became the first team to sign a first-round pick from the 201...
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
