Padres Notes: Blockbuster Trade With Yankees Considered, 5th Starter Options Dwindling

May 24, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Jhony Brito (76) throws a pitch during the seventh inning against the New York Yankees at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images | David Frerker-Imagn Images

The San Diego Padres have been rumored to trade some of their starting pitchers all offseason long, but after some brutal news the New York Yankees received, new ideas have been swirling.

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole was announced to have Tommy John surgery on Monday, thus ending his 2025 campaign. As New York has already been linked to the Friars as a potential trade partner, the talks may start to intensify.

In more pitching news, the fifth and final spot in the starting rotation is being narrowed down by manager Mike Shildt. One pitcher has been informed that he will not start the year in the rotation as eyes shift to the other candidates in San Diego.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Padres news (click the headline for the full article):

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