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Padres Seek Trades to Fill Starting Rotation Gaps

12/11/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The San Diego Padres must fill three starting-rotation openings before the winter meetings after Dylan Cease's departure and Yu Darvish's 2026 absence.
They are exploring trades for Hunter Greene and Pablo López to address the gaps and restore rotation depth.
The Padres could trade Nick Pivetta, their top pitcher, to rebalance payroll despite last season's strong performance.

History

Historical Context

In 1969, Major League Baseball expanded by adding the San Diego Padres and Montreal Expos, marking the first MLB franchises outside the U.S. This expansion aimed to enhance competitiveness amid rising interest in professional football. Each league was divided into two divisions, introducing playoff series for the first time, which reshaped the league's structure and increased its national presence.

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Story summary

The San Diego Padres must fill three starting-rotation openings before the winter meetings after Dylan Cease's departure and Yu Darvish's 2026 absence.
They are exploring trades for Hunter Greene and Pablo López to address the gaps and restore rotation depth.
The Padres could trade Nick Pivetta, their top pitcher, to rebalance payroll despite last season's strong performance.

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