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Padres GM Preller Eyes Pitching, Veteran Hitters This Offseason

2/1/2026

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San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller outlined ongoing offseason plans to add pitching and veteran hitters.
At Padres FanFest, Preller said the offseason is quiet and not tied to ownership or his contract.
Preller noted the team lost Dylan Cease and Yu Darvish.
He remains optimistic about adding talent and plans to build around Fernando Tatís Jr. and Manny Machado to boost offense after last season's playoff exit.

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San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller outlined ongoing offseason plans to add pitching and veteran hitters.
At Padres FanFest, Preller said the offseason is quiet and not tied to ownership or his contract.
Preller noted the team lost Dylan Cease and Yu Darvish.
He remains optimistic about adding talent and plans to build around Fernando Tatís Jr. and Manny Machado to boost offense after last season's playoff exit.