Nelson Espinal lives and breathes sports. Avidly following of everything ranging from motorsports to Mixed Martial Arts to tennis, he is connected with most of the sports world at all times. His dream of writing about sports started at 16 years of age, writing for a Lakers fans blog, and his passions for sports writing has grown since. He has his Bachelor's degree in Political Science, and a minor in writing literature from the University of California, San Diego.
San Diego Padres free agent pitcher Dylan Cease is predicted to head east after two seasons in Southern California to sign a long-term deal with an American League contender.
San Diego Padres free agent Michael King is one of the more experienced starting pitchers available on the market, and he will be earning a big payday during his first free agency.
The San Diego Padres have a lengthy list of roster needs and several free agents they want to keep, which forces the front office to make tough decisions.
The San Diego Padres addressed speculation regarding the future of right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. with the team after another disappointing playoff exit.
Right-handed pitcher Yu Darvish will miss the entire 2026 season after undergoing internal brace surgery on his right elbow and a flexor tendon repair.