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Padres Notes: Shocking Fernando Tatis Decision, Michael King Prediction, Dylan Cease Trade?

Oct 6, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two run home run in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game two of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Oct 6, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two run home run in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game two of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. made a major decision regarding his agency. He will follow in the footsteps of MLB stars Ronald Acuña Jr., Exequiel Tovar, Francisco Alvarez, and others with his latest move.

Amid all the trade rumors this season, Michael King was given a major contract prediction as he potentially hits free agency next offseason. If he declines his mutual option and hits free agency at the end of 2025, he could be lined up for an immense pay day.

And finally, one can't talk about trade rumors in San Diego without hearing Dylan Cease's name. The right-handed pitcher has been at the center of the rumor mill since the 2024 season ended, but the question remains if a deal is worth it for the Padres before he becomes a free agent at the end of this season.

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

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr Makes Shocking Agency Decision

Padres Impending Free Agent Predicted to Sign $110 Million Contract in Offseason

Should the Padres Trade Dylan Cease Before He Hits Free Agency Next Offseason?

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr Feels Best He Has Since Career-Season in 2021

Padres Ace Has Added a New Pitch to His Repertoire

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Gabe Smallson
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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