Padres Notes: Blockbuster Trade Idea, Unfortunate Injury Update, Massive Contract Prediction

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The San Diego Padres moved to 12-3 after beating the Colorado Rockies, 2-0, thanks to Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jason Heyward homers.
The Friars are also linked to a blockbuster trade idea with an American League contender in need of something the Padres have a lot of: Starting pitching talent. San Diego is off to a red-hot start, so any trade would have to either greatly improve the present roster, give them pieces to grow with in the future, or both.
Additionally, the Padres got a negative injury update from one of their All-Stars. After appearing to re-aggravate an injury on Tuesday, there is no timeline for him to return from the injured list.
Finally, a star Padres pitcher is predicted to earn a massive pay day. The Opening Day starter is already following up a productive 2024 with an undefeated record in 2025.
Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Angels news (click the headline for the full article):
Yankees Urged to Trade for Padres Ace in Blockbuster Move
Padres All-Star Jake Cronenworth Has No Timeline to Return From Injured List
Padres Star Pitcher Predicted to Earn Massive Pay Day Next Year
Former Padres Slugger Eric Hosmer Says MLB Needs Stricter Penalties for PED Use
Fernando Tatis Provides Update on Shoulder Injury After Return to Padres Lineup
New Padres Slugger Was Blindsided to Be Cut By Former Team: 'It Fueled Me A Little Bit'
Padres Tweets of the Day:
Jason Heyward spoke with @SammyLev after tonight’s Padres win about his home run, the keys to the Padres’ hot start, and the team’s camaraderie. pic.twitter.com/rwPPVgkA2U
— 97.3 The Fan (@973TheFanSD) April 13, 2025
Honestly, same. pic.twitter.com/oXnX9TfDUF
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) April 13, 2025
Jason says Hey 👋 pic.twitter.com/8jDxdNsqJx
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) April 13, 2025
Fernando flashing the platinum out in right field 😤 pic.twitter.com/s57yAawu7j
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) April 13, 2025
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