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The Padres are playing high-stakes poker this offseason, doubling down on upside with the signings of Griffin Canning and Nick Castellanos. It's a bold gamble that could either pay off in a big way or blow up in their faces.
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Friarsonbase
Padres sign major Phillies headache and potential bounce back starter in one messy swing
San Diego added Griffin Canning and Nick Castellanos in a move that screams upside and volatility. It might work. It might get weird fast.
Friarsonbase
Padres’ volatile Opening Day lineup projection quietly reveals a brewing problem
The Padres saw a lot of change over the offseason, how will this lineup pan out? There are lots of issues with the back half.
Gaslamp Ball
Good Morning San Diego: Another free agent pitcher is off the market; Padres confident in Luis Campusano can thrive in backup catcher
Catcher Luis Campusano has been in the San Diego Padres system long enough to be out of options. He has to make the roster out of Spring Training if he wants to remain in San Diego. Each of the past two managers, Bob Melvin and Mike Shildt, seem to have soured on Campusano during their […]
Gaslamp Ball
Previewing Padres bullpen for 2026
It’s not impossible that San Diego Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller will use the quality and quantity of his bullpen to acquire needed roster pieces before the season begins but he has stated his reluctance to weaken the team’s biggest strength. The inflated player prices this offseason have made it more difficult for […]
Mlbtraderumors
Padres Sign Griffin Canning
The Padres have signed right-hander Griffin Canning, as initially reported overnight by the Divine Sports Gospel. Canning’s deal will be official once he passes a physical, according to FanSided’s Robert Murray. San Diego has a full 40-man roster in the wake of the Nick Castellanos signing, so the Padres will have to make another move…
Mlbtraderumors
Padres, Nick Castellanos Agree To Contract
The Padres and outfielder Nick Castellanos have agreed to a Major League deal, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post (multiple links). Castellanos will earn $780K on the contract, which is the MLB minimum salary for the 2026 season. The Padres have an open spot on their 40-man roster, so no corresponding move…
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