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Padres Considering Jake Cronenworth Trade for Financial Flexibility

11/30/2025

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The San Diego Padres may trade their high-priced veteran All-Star infielder Jake Cronenworth, per MLB insider Mark Feinsand.
Cronenworth rebounded in 2025 with a 7.44 OPS and a .367 on-base percentage, under a $60 million contract.
Trading him could provide financial flexibility and a return, though the Padres want to retain him.
He will be 32 at season start and is under contract through 2030, making him appealing to buyers.

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The San Diego Padres may trade their high-priced veteran All-Star infielder Jake Cronenworth, per MLB insider Mark Feinsand.
Cronenworth rebounded in 2025 with a 7.44 OPS and a .367 on-base percentage, under a $60 million contract.
Trading him could provide financial flexibility and a return, though the Padres want to retain him.
He will be 32 at season start and is under contract through 2030, making him appealing to buyers.