Even though the San Diego Padres already have Dylan Cease under contract for 2025 after the two sides avoided arbitration, the veteran right-hander is a

Not only did the Padres wait until Jan. 24 to make their first major league acquisition — right-handed pitcher Ron Marinaccio in a trade with the Chicago White Sox — but the Friars are yet to make a big league signing, although reports have circulated Tuesday that the team is in agreement on a one-year deal with catcher Elias Diaz.

The team on Friday acquired right-hander Ron Marinaccio from the Chicago White Sox for cash considerations. Chicago designated the 29-year-old reliever for assignment earlier this week to make room for former Padres starting pitcher Martín Pérez, who signed a one-year, $5 million deal.

The San Diego Padres have just added more depth to their bullpen. On Friday afternoon, the Padres struck a deal

As the MLB offseason continues, the Padres made their first move acquiring Ron Marinaccio from the White Sox via trade after he was DFAd.

Former Chicago White Sox catcher Martin Maldonado has signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports that he also

Díaz also received a mutual option for 2026. An All-Star Game MVP in 2023, Díaz caught on with the Padres in September after the Rockies released him toward the end of an injury-plagued 2024. Díaz hit .

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The White Sox traded right-handed reliever Ron Marinaccio to the Padres on Friday afternoon. Read more about the move at MLB Trade Rumors.

The White Sox talked to the Reds and Giants about a trade involving Luis Robert Jr., but a deal seems unlikely. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The San Diego Padres and veteran catcher Martin Maldonado are reportedly in agreement on a contract in free agency.

Former San Diego Padres prospect pitcher Drew Thorpe hasn't had an easy recovery from the surgery he underwent to shave down a bone spur in his right elbow back