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Padres Target O'Hearn and Laureano for 2026 Upgrade

10/7/2025

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Padres aim to upgrade before 2026 by acquiring Ryan O’Hearn and Ramon Laureano from the Orioles.
O’Hearn posted .803 OPS and higher wRC+ than Luis Arraez, who heads to free agency.
Padres’ projected payroll around $190 million makes O’Hearn more viable than Arraez.
O’Hearn’s 2025 as No. 3 hitter signals added power. Reds may pursue him.

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Story summary

Padres aim to upgrade before 2026 by acquiring Ryan O’Hearn and Ramon Laureano from the Orioles.
O’Hearn posted .803 OPS and higher wRC+ than Luis Arraez, who heads to free agency.
Padres’ projected payroll around $190 million makes O’Hearn more viable than Arraez.
O’Hearn’s 2025 as No. 3 hitter signals added power. Reds may pursue him.