San Diego Padres General Manager A.J. Preller has named the team’s foremost objective as they prepare for the next season. Though specifics are not publicly available, his announcement underscores the franchise’s determination to refine its roster in pursuit of greater success.

A San Diego Padres utility player has opted for free agency following the conclusion of the season, prompting fresh speculation about the team’s status. Analysts predict a significant trade is also on the horizon, while starter Dylan Cease hints at possible movement in his own free agency.