Padres Notes: Friars Linked to Top Free Agent, Blockbuster Trade Idea, Historic Series Win

Apr 13, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (34) celebrates with San Diego Padres catcher Elias Diaz (17) after throwing a complete-game two hit shutout against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images | David Frerker-Imagn Images

The San Diego Padres blanked the Colorado Rockies, 6-0, thanks to a Michael King complete-game shutout to historically sweep the series. They extended a four-game win streak, improved to 13-3, and are a perfect 10-0 at Petco Park this year.

The Friars were also recently linked to a familiar veteran free agent to provide more depth to their outfield. With the recent move to place Jackson Merrill on the injured list, too much depth doesn't sound like an issue for this team.

Unfortunately, the Padres are continuing to wait for the return of Yu Darvish. Although he isn't expected to be back on the mound any time soon, San Diego is more concerned with his long term health rather than early season appearances.

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

Padres Make Incredible History With Dominant Three-Game Sweep of Rockies

Padres Urged to Bring Back Silver Slugger Outfielder in Free Agent Move

Latest Yu Darvish Update Doesn't Bode Well for Return to Padres Anytime Soon

Padres' $71 Million Ace Linked to AL East Powerhouse in Potential Blockbuster Trade

Padres Tweets of the Day:

Michael Masterclass. pic.twitter.com/uz8P7IvbHU

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) April 13, 2025

"Woah, is he some kind of King?" pic.twitter.com/BHvSQQ2RKT

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) April 13, 2025

.@SammyLev caught up with Michael King after today's gem: pic.twitter.com/1sTXB2SNrr

— 97.3 The Fan (@973TheFanSD) April 13, 2025

In 9 home games this season, the @Padres have thrown 5 shutouts while allowing fewer than a dozen total runs.

The only other MLB team to do that over its first 9 home games of a season was the St. Louis Brown Stockings in 1876 - the very first year of MLB. pic.twitter.com/k6RbjWh0zZ

— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) April 13, 2025

Teeing off 🏌️‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/aGon0sE8zh

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) April 13, 2025

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