Padres Notes: Friars Could Make Trade Before Opening Day, Luis Arraez Update

Feb 25, 2025; Peoria, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Luis Arraez (4) makes a play for an out against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

The San Diego Padres have once again been linked to a trade before Opening Day as has been the theme of this offseason. The report is less about the two pitchers that seem to have been at the center of trade drama in recent months, and more about some of the fringe roster pieces.

Of those Padres who may have a higher chance of being moved, Luis Arraez is unlikely to be traded before Opening Day.

The All-Star appears to be valued more by San Diego than anywhere else in the league given president of baseball operations A.J. Preller's comments about Arraez earlier this offseason. A recent report by a Padres insider confirms this assertion by Preller.

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