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Padres Top Prospect Could Be Used in Blockbuster Trade Deadline Deal, Says Insider

AJ Preller is no stranger to making the big move. We've seen numerous times in which the architect of the current San Diego Padres franchise has parted with highly-touted prospects in favor of ready-now players.

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Padres’ Yu Darvish injury return timeline gets AJ Preller update

The San Diego Padres have been without Yu Darvish for the entirety of the 2025 season so far, as he has been recovering from an elbow injury. His return could be coming, however, as Padres’ president of baseball operations AJ Preller gave an update.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Cubs Should Be in Play for This Available Padres Infielder

The Chicago Cubs should call up San Diego Padres President of Baseball Operations A.J. Preller about his newest trading piece. Eguy Rosario, a 25-year-old

MLB News / Just Baseball / March 31

Monday MLB Best Bets, MLB Picks Today, Player Props & Predictions for Monday, March 31, 2025

Bryan Woo led us to the promised land yesterday. We took him under 4.5 hits allowed, and he carved through the A’s lineup, only allowing three hits over six innings.

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Padres Notes: Friars Trying to Trade Outfielder, 5 Players on Injured List, Opening Day Franchise Record Set

The San Diego Padres beat the Atlanta Braves, 7-4, to cap off a spectacular Opening Day. According to president of baseball operations AJ Preller, the roster may look a little different come next week, at least in the minors.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 27

Padres Trying to Trade Outfielder This Week, Says AJ Preller

The San Diego Padres have been linked to trade rumors from the start of the offseason to the end of spring, yet nothing has transpired. However, president of baseball operations A.J.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 26

Padres' AJ Preller Discusses Jackson Merrill Contract Extension Conversations

The San Diego Padres knew they had a star on their hands when they drafted 18-year-old Jackson Merrill in the first round of the 2021 MLB Draft. Merrill spent just three seasons in the minor leagues before making his MLB debut on Opening Day last season.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 22

Padres need surprises in 2025

Who will be breaking out this season? At Padres FanFest on February 1, General Manager A.J. Preller participated in a leadership Q&A with Mike Shildt and Erik Greupner.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 14

Yankees Could Trade for Padres' $108 Million Ace, Says Insider

For much of the offseason, there has been speculation the San Diego Padres would be involved in a blockbuster trade. President of baseball operations A.J.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 12

Padres Insider Says Not to Rule Out Blockbuster Move Before Opening Day

Throughout his tenure in San Diego, president of baseball operations A.J. Preller has largely operated under the element of surprise when it comes to offseason acquisitions.

San Diego Padres News / Empire Sports Media / February 27

Padres GM addresses trade rumors surrounding ace

San Diego Padres general manager AJ Preller recently spoke on trade rumblings surrounding ace Dylan Cease. Per ClutchPoints’ Hayden Cilley (via Yardbarker),

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 20

Padres' $55 Million Pitcher Opens Up on Unique Contract Structure

The San Diego Padres treaded lightly when it came to signing free agents this offseason, but then general manager A.J. Preller made a last-minute splash, landing Nick Pivetta on a four-year, $55 million contract.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / February 18

Examining the Padres 2025 payroll

Not as bleak as we thought As spring training got started last week, Padres general manager AJ Preller had his first media availability for the new season.

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / February 17

Top Notes From the San Diego Padres ZiPS Projections for 2025

There is perhaps no greater illusionist in all of Major League Baseball than San Diego Padres president of baseball operations and general manager A.J.

MLB News / Just Baseball / February 14

How Creative Will the Padres Get to Complete Their Roster?

While it was a quiet start to the offseason for the San Diego Padres, they’ve been a little bit more active in recent weeks. Their most notable addition came on Wednesday evening when they inked 32-year-old Nick Pivetta to a four-year, $55 million deal.

San Diego Padres News / Empire Sports Media / February 14

Padres still on the hunt for more offensive talent this offseason

The San Diego Padres are looking to make more additions to their offense amid their quiet offseason of moves. San Diego Padres on SI’s Valentina Martinez reported on Thursday comments that general manager AJ Preller recently made to the press about their ongoing outlook this winter.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 13

Padres Not Done Adding to Offense Before Opening Day, Says GM

The San Diego Padres are still looking to make a few additions on offense ahead of Opening Day. President of baseball operations A.J. Preller revealed the front office isn't finished inking deals.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 1

Padres GM shares plans for remainder of offseason

Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller spoke to the crowd at Saturday's FanFest event about the state of the club’s roster and his plans for the remainder of the offseason.

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San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 26

Padres Expect To Carry A Top 10 Payroll In 2025

The Padres have been among the quietest teams in baseball this winter, which is unusual given that president of baseball operations AJ Preller is one of the most aggressive front office executives in the sport.

MLB News / FirstSportz / January 19

'We want players that want to be here,' Padres GM A.J. Preller breaks silence after losing Roki Sasaki to rivals LA Dodgers

On Friday, the race for Japanese ace pitcher Roki Sasaki came to an end. The 23-year-old took to his Instagram account to announce that he would be joining the Los Angeles Dodgers.

San Diego Padres News / Empire Sports Media / December 15

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Takeaways from Padres-Braves Game 1: Michael King silences Atlanta

The San Diego Padres cruised to a 4-0 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the wild-card series on Tuesday behind a dominant performance from starting pitcher Michael King.

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