News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for January 1, 2026.
The San Diego Padres watched as their former first baseman, who was acquired at the 2025 trade deadline from the Baltimore Orioles, signed a two-year, $29 million deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. With Ryan O’Hearn off the free agent board and the Padres still looking to fill their first base position, could they look to bring back Luis Arraez? When he was acquired from the Miami Marlins in 2024, Arraez was primarily a second baseman who was more known for his skills with the bat than his defense. With San Diego, Arraez spent more time at first base where, by all accounts, he improved throughout the season, but his offense struggled compared to his past seasons. Arraez remains a free agent and San Diego still has a need, could/should the Padres bring him back? That is the question posed to the Friar Faithful by Gaslamp Ball.
Padres News:
- In his latest installment of his Padres roster review, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune focuses on reliever Ron Marinaccio and how the right-hander can make the most of his opportunities in 2026.
Baseball News:
- The San Francisco Giants added to their starting rotation with the addition of free agent Tyler Mahle on a one-year deal.
- A day after the Los Angeles Angels restructured their contract with Anthony Rendon resulting in his buyout, reports have come out that the Angels are interested in adding veteran third baseman Nolan Arrenado from the St. Louis Cardinals.
- Free agent outfielder Jarred Kelenic and the Chicago White Sox have agreed to a non-roster invite deal that will allow him an opportunity to regain his former top prospect acclaim.
Category: General Sports
