Coverage here follows baseball in America's Finest City, from the Major League club through the minor league system. Reporting takes in games, trades, contracts, front office decisions and the business around the sport.
San Diego extends a one-year qualifying offer to reliever Adrian Morejón as he weighs whether to accept it.
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November 7, 2026
Robbie Ray Hits Free Agency After Padres SeasonThe left-hander finished the 2026 season with San Diego after a trade from San Francisco in August.
November 4, 2026
Padres Eye Trevor Rogers in Rotation RebuildJim Bowden of The Athletic has linked the left-hander to San Diego as a best fit on a proposed three-year, $64 million deal.
November 3, 2026
Padres Weigh One-Year Deal for Ramon LaureanoSpotrac projects an $11.1 million one-year contract as San Diego considers bringing back the veteran outfielder after a shortened 2026 season.
November 3, 2026
Padres Add Luis Gutierrez to 40-Man RosterSan Diego protected left-hander Luis Gutierrez on its 40-man roster, keeping him in the organization through next year.
November 2, 2026
Padres Decline Nick Pivetta's $14 Million OptionSan Diego passes on the team option for the right-hander, who now becomes a free agent after a season limited by injury.
November 2, 2026
Matsui Stays With Padres, Forgoes Opt-OutJapanese reliever Matsui Yuki will remain with San Diego and skip his opt-out clause ahead of an anticipated MLB lockout.
October 31, 2026
Padres Predicted to Land Freddy PeraltaProjections point to San Diego pursuing the 2026 ALCS MVP as King and Morejon head for free agency.
October 31, 2026
Padres Prospect Alex McCoy Hits 116 MPH HomerOutfielder Alex McCoy showcases massive power with a 116.3 mph home run in Arizona Fall League action.
October 29, 2026
Michael King Opts Out of Padres ContractThe right-handed pitcher enters MLB free agency after declining the final two years of his current deal.
October 28, 2026
Casey Mize Enters MLB Free Agency After Padres StintStarting pitcher Casey Mize hits the open market following a 2026 season split between the Tigers and the Padres.
Reporting follows the seasonal arc from spring training and the trade deadline through playoff races and the postseason, alongside signings, injuries and roster moves. Coverage reaches La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Hillcrest and North Park, and the San Diego County agencies and ballpark facilities that operations run through. San Diego's franchise has been aggressive in free agency and trades in recent years, and the contract commitments behind that approach — their costs, their results and how the roster is constructed around them — generate sustained analytical coverage that extends well past any single deadline or signing. Postseason results and how they reflect on the front office's strategy are a recurring thread through the offseason coverage each year.
