Valentina Martinez

Valentina Martinez

Joined: 08/01/2024 Aug 1, 2024

Valentina Martinez is an On SI writer. She has in depth knowledge of the baseball community and has covered professional sports extensively. Valentina graduated from Arizona State University.

Feb 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres catcher Ethan Salas (90) bats against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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Jun 21, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres CEO Erik Greupner looks on before a game against the Kansas City Royals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

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Mar 19, 2026; Peoria, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr against the Chicago White Sox during a spring training game at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Sep 4, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller looks on before a game against the Detroit Tigers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

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Feb 18, 2026; Peoria, AZ, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Walker Buehler (21) during spring training photo day. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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San Diego Padres pitcher Walker Buehler's job isn't safe despite making the Opening Day roster. Here's why.

Feb 23, 2026; Peoria, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Miguel Andujar (41) rounds the bases after a solo home run in the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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There are several San Diego Padres players who need solid starts to retain a spot on the roster.

Apr 16, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes (15) shakes hands with relief pitcher Tanner Scott (66) after earning a save against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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The San Diego Padres should sign this former Los Angeles Dodgers star in order to solidify one key position ahead of Opening Day.

Sep 9, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Mason Miller (22) celebrates after striking out a batter during the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

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The San Diego Padres have one of the best closers in baseball, but Mason Miller is predicted to finish behind Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz in this key stat.

Mar 27, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller looks on before an Opening Day baseball game between the San Diego Padres and the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

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The San Diego Padres hit the jackpot with these under-the-radar spring additions.

Apr 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA;San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) and right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) pray for San Diego Padres designated hitter Luis Arraez (4) after he colliding with Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (8) (not pictured )on the first base line in the first inning at Daikin Park.Arraez was carted off the field . Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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The San Diego Padres are predicted to finish fourth in the NL West, which would be a major disappointment.

Feb 24, 2026; Mesa, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Sung-Mun Song (24) reacts after striking out against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

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San Diego Padres infielder Sung-Mun Song is set to open the 2026 season on the injured list.

Feb 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres catcher Ethan Salas (90) looks on against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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A San Diego Padres executive provided a major update on Ethan Salas' development this spring.

Feb 22, 2026; Peoria, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The San Diego Padres may have a major problem amid Luis Campusano's struggles this spring.

Sep 17, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth (9) celebrates with right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) after the game against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The San Diego Padres have a clear answer for who should be their leadoff hitter in the lineup.

Nov 21, 2023; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres president of baseball operations and general manager A.J. Preller speaks to the media during a press conference announcing the hiring of manager Mike Shildt (not pictured) at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images

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Here's what San Diego Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller is telling us — without saying it.

Feb 23, 2026; Peoria, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove (44) in the dugout during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen didn't have a firm timeline on Joe Musgrove's return.