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Padres Notes: GM Hints at Major Additions, Cease, King Trade Rumors, Starting Shortstop Revealed

Gabe Smallson|
Oct 8, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King (34) throws in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game three of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
Oct 8, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King (34) throws in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game three of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images | Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

The San Diego Padres had their annual Fan Fest Saturday at Petco Park. In addition to a fun time for fans getting excited for the season, general manager A.J. Preller made some hopeful comments about an otherwise uneventful offseason.

Preller hinted at some big moves on the way to a "championship roster."

One of those major moves may very well mean parting ways with Michael King or Dylan Cease, but with King's new contract he is likely going to stay with the Padres. San Diego is reportedly in on another major arm to add to the roster, but conditionally would plan to trade one of their starting pitchers, namely Cease.

Padres manager Mike Shildt announced another move with implications regarding their on-field talent finally revealing who the Friars starting shortstop will be. With yet another departure in Ha-Seong Kim this offseason, it's no surprise Xander Bogaerts will return to the position he is most familiar with.

Another piece of information learned at Fan Fest was Manny Machado's disappointment with the Padres lack of moves this offseason. The six-time All-Star also shared his feelings on how the Roki Sasaki saga ended and if the ongoing ownership dispute factored into the Japanese phenom's decision.

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

Padres GM AJ Preller Hints at Multiple Big Additions Before 2025 Season Begins

Padres Could Sign Top Starting Pitchers in Free Agency Under One Condition

Mike Shildt Announces Padres Starting Shortstop for 2025 Season

Manny Machado Disappointed in Padres’ Quiet Offseason, Losing Roki Sasaki to Dodgers

Insider Reveals Padres' Plan at Catcher Following First MLB Signing of Offseason

Padres' Michael King Opens Up on Recent Trade Rumors

Padres Fan Fest: Michael King Talks Trade Rumors, Manny Machado Disappointed, GM Hints at Big Moves

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GABE SMALLSON

Gabe Smallson is a sportswriter based in Los Angeles with a focus in sports and entertainment content. Gabe has previously worked at Newsweek and Dodgers Nation. He graduated from San Francisco State University in 2020 and received his Masters of Science at the University of Southern California in 2025.

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