Cease’s name has come up in trade rumors, largely because he’s in his final year under contract and is making nearly $14 million. Theoretically, the Padres could trade Cease for controllable pieces, while freeing up money to spend elsewhere on the roster.

The reported change in representation is a recent one for the 34-year-old pitcher who is expected to opt out of his contract with the Padres.

“The Padres are open-minded to buy and sell,” said Morosi. “Perhaps you trade [Dylan] Cease, who has an expiring contract, to replenish some of your minor league depth. And then use that new prospect depth to go out there and make a package for Sandy Alcantara… Steven Kwan is a possibility.

The 19 members of San Diego’s 2025 Draft class are officially Padres. The team announced on Thursday that it has signed its entire 19-player Draft class -- plus 11 non-drafted free agents. Left-hander Kruz Schoolcraft headlined that class at No.

The San Diego Padres have reportedly inquired about Miami Marlins right-handed pitcher Sandy Alcantara, per The Athletic's Dennis Lin. More news: Padres P

The San Diego Padres have to make some big decisions. If they're going to swing a blockbuster trade, that means they're going to cut ties with top prospects.

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The Padres' former associate manager and 2023 National League Manager of the Year Award winner is reportedly a candidate for an upcoming job vacancy.

In ESPN's latest trade exercise, the San Diego Padres go out and make a deal for Marcell Pzuna from the Atlanta Braves.