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Padres Notes: Manny Machado Announcement, Blockbuster Trade Ideas, Yu Darvish Return Imminent?

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Jul 2, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Diego Padres third base Manny Machado (13) runs the bases after hitting a three RBI double during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Jul 2, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Diego Padres third base Manny Machado (13) runs the bases after hitting a three RBI double during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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San Diego Padres superstar Manny Machado made a massive announcement regarding where he will play during next season's World Baseball Classic. The third baseman has yet to advance past the second round in his WBC journey, but hopes to change that next year.

Additionally, the Friars have quite a few blockbuster trade ideas, including some that would alter the National League as we know it. A Cy Young award winner and an All-Star in the Padres' weakest position on the diamond are two of the potential returns in the latest proposals.

Finally, veteran Yu Darvish has yet to make his 2025 debut after initial elbow inflammation from spring training has contributed to his absence. In a shocking turn of events, the right-hander might just be ready to suit up as soon as this weekend.

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

Padres' Manny Machado Makes Massive Announcement Regarding 2026

Padres Could Alter NL Landscape in Blockbuster Trade for $50 Million Ace

Padres Could Fill Biggest Hole With Blockbuster Trade for $8.7 Million All-Star

Padres' Yu Darvish Could Shockingly Make Season Debut This Weekend

Former Padres Pitcher Elects to Leave Phillies, Head to Free Agency

Padres' $280 Million Contract Named One of MLB's Worst

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Gabe Smallson is a sportswriter based in Los Angeles. His focus is sports and entertainment content. Gabe has previously worked at DodgersNation and Newsweek. He graduated from San Francisco State University in 2020 and is a Masters Candidate at the University of Southern California. You can get in touch with Gabe by emailing gabe.smallson@lasportsreport.com. You can find him on X @gabesmallson

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