Padres Notes: Huge Roster Move, 2 Pitchers Out for Opening Day, Dylan Cease Talks Trade

Oct 9, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease (84) throws in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game four of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images | David Frerker-Imagn Images

The San Diego Padres have to make a few more roster moves to get their squad down to the MLB-mandated 26-man size by Opening Day. As of now, the current number is 52 as more players stare down the barrel of potentially starting the year in minor league camp.

There was some unfortunate pitching news, per manager Mike Shildt, that two key pitchers are not expected to break camp with the Padres. Both are recovering from their respective injuries but may need more time ahead of Opening Day.

Speaking of pitchers, right-hander Dylan Cease addressed the constant trade rumors, making his intentions clear about the 2025 season.

And finally, No. 1 ranked Padres prospect received some high praise as he was compared to a superstar shortstop by one of ESPN's baseball insiders. The switch-hitting prospect hopes to one day earn a spot in the majors and make it to Petco Park.

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

Padres Cut 6 Players From Spring Roster in Major Move

Padres To Be Without 2 Key Pitchers on Opening Day Due to Injury

Dylan Cease Reiterates Desire to Stay With Padres Amid Swirling Trade Rumors

Padres Top Prospect Compared to $182 Million Superstar Shortstop

Padres' Yu Darvish Discusses Cactus League Debut

Padres Play Jose Iglesias at Shortstop in Cactus League Debut

Padres Tweets of the Day:

We have optioned RHP Ryan Bergert and reassigned C Rodolfo Durán, OF Yonathan Perlaza, and RHP’s Eduarniel Núñez, Harold Chirino and RHP Luis Patiño. There are now 52 players remaining in Major League camp.

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) March 9, 2025

Three scoreless innings from Pivetta 👌 pic.twitter.com/ojsBXHly0W

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) March 9, 2025

Nick Pivetta discusses his three scoreless innings against the Giants and working with Elias Diaz behind the plate. pic.twitter.com/jDHr64ZVIh

— 97.3 The Fan (@973TheFanSD) March 9, 2025

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