The San Diego Padres were eliminated in the wild card round of the 2025 MLB playoffs, stirring debate over the team’s future. With Xander Bogaerts criticizing an umpire and Yu Darvish reluctant to discuss the off-season, rumors also swirl about Pete Alonso possibly joining the roster.

The San Diego Padres are weathering a demanding stretch. Fernando Tatis Jr. missed Wednesday’s game, outfielder Ramon Laureano suffered an injury, and the team’s Wild Card opponent is officially on the horizon.