Padres Notes: Friars Make Massive Roster Move, Aggressive Trade Deadline Prediction, Big Win Over Giants

Apr 29, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) and outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) celebrate after the Padres defeated the San Francisco Giants 7-4 at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images | Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

The San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants, 7-4, in Luis Arraez's first game back after a scary collision last Sunday. The Friars are now 18-11 as they snapped a four-game losing streak.

Ahead of the eventual win, the Padres made a massive roster move that activated Arraez, but also saw another player get moved to the injured list. The roster move involved four key players.

In other news, an insider has predicted that the Padres will keep a top prospect this trade deadline. President of baseball operations A.J. Preller, however, is expected to aggressively pursue key pieces come July.

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

Padres Placing Infielder on Injured List, Activating Luis Arraez in Massive Roster Move

Yuli Gurriel’s Locker Removed From Petco Park Hinting at Massive Padres Roster Move

Padres Insider Doesn't Expect Top Prospect to Be Traded Before Deadline

Padres Insider Expects AJ Preller to 'Aggressively' Pursue Position Player Upgrades

When Will Yu Darvish Return to Padres? Latest Update on Star Pitcher

Padres Lineup vs Giants: Luis Arraez, Jason Heyward Return as San Diego Gets Major Reinforcements

Dodgers All-Star Admits He Loves Watching Padres Play

Padres Tweets of the Day:

Manny up the middle ↕️ pic.twitter.com/6LiFqXoICA

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) April 30, 2025

Honoring #MrPadre with a Rookie Bobblehead Night 🤎 pic.twitter.com/rWNglOGelB

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) April 30, 2025

Leo De Vries last Tuesday: 5-hit, 2-homer cycle!
Leo De Vries tonight in 2 ABs: double, homer 👀@TinCaps | @Padres pic.twitter.com/HoBDgdrpRU

— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) April 29, 2025

Back at it tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/9Adf8oKmn0

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) April 30, 2025

"He is just otherworldly!"@Padres top-ranked prospect Leo De Vries (@TinCaps) is the youngest player in the High-A Midwest League ... and has the third-highest OPS (.945) after this homer! pic.twitter.com/28bskldLIu

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) April 29, 2025

We have reinstated INF Luis Arraez from the 7-day IL and OF Jason Heyward from the 10-day IL, designated INF Yuli Gurriel for assignment, and placed INF Mason McCoy on the 10-day IL with a left finger sprain (retro to 4/28).

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) April 29, 2025

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