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Padres Face Roster Shake-Up Amid Free Agency Uncertainties

2/8/2025

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The Padres are grappling with significant roster challenges as they bid farewell to key players like Jurickson Profar and Ha-Seong Kim. In a strategic move, they’ll shift Xander Bogaerts back to shortstop. Meanwhile, Blake Snell is once again exploring free agency after a rollercoaster season with the Giants, all while the Padres' payroll hovers at a hefty $205 million.

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Story summary

The Padres are grappling with significant roster challenges as they bid farewell to key players like Jurickson Profar and Ha-Seong Kim. In a strategic move, they’ll shift Xander Bogaerts back to shortstop. Meanwhile, Blake Snell is once again exploring free agency after a rollercoaster season with the Giants, all while the Padres' payroll hovers at a hefty $205 million.