The San Diego Padres are facing criticism for their lackluster offseason moves. Despite reaching the NLDS, they've lost key players and haven't made significant signings. MLB analyst Harold Reynolds suggests trading Fernando Tatis Jr. to acquire assets and strengthen the roster.
The San Diego Padres' offseason has been far from impressive. Despite reaching the brink of eliminating the eventual World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Divisional Series, the Padres have seemingly lost all momentum in a quiet winter. Their inactivity extends beyond just free agency.
Not only did they wait until January 24th to make their first major league acquisition - right-handed pitcher Ron Marinaccio in a trade with the Chicago White Sox - but they've yet to secure a significant free agent signing. While reports suggest an agreement on a one-year deal with catcher Elias Diaz, worth $3.5 million, it would mark their first official major league signing of the offseason. The Padres' free agency woes are compounded by the departures of key players. All-Star outfielder Jurickson Profar signed a three-year, $42 million deal with the Atlanta Braves, while All-Star reliever Tanner Scott joined their rivals, the Dodgers, on a four-year, $72 million contract. Adding insult to injury, the Dodgers also secured Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki, despite a more lucrative offer from the Padres. Adding to the drama, the Padres' late owner Peter Seidler's widow has filed a lawsuit seeking control of the team from her brothers-in-law. This latest development has further exacerbated an already difficult offseason for the San Diego franchise. The Padres, who were once considered one of the top teams in their division, now find themselves potentially in fourth place. They desperately need to make significant moves to regain their status as an NL powerhouse. MLB Network's Harold Reynolds has proposed a bold solution: trading away one of their star players. Reynolds believes that this move could drastically change the organization's direction and urged the Padres to consider placing Fernando Tatis Jr. on the trade market.Tatis, despite his immense talent and potential, has been plagued by recent controversies. A motorcycle accident and a suspension for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs marred his 2022 season, leading to his absence for the entire year. While he has shown glimpses of his brilliance in the following seasons, his enormous contract, spanning 14 years and $340 million, presents a significant financial burden. Reynolds argues that trading Tatis, a young player with immense appeal, would allow the Padres to acquire valuable assets and reinforce their roster in other areas. He suggests that the team should prioritize retaining their pitching staff, which was instrumental in their playoff run last season. The Padres have reportedly received calls regarding star pitchers Dylan Cease and Michael King, both nearing the end of their team control. However, Reynolds advises against trading their pitching assets, advocating instead for focusing on bolstering the rest of their lineup with the financial resources gained from trading Tatis.
SAN DIEGO PADRES FERNANDO TATIS JR. OFFSEASON MOVES MLB TRADES JURICKSON PROFAR TANNER SCOTT HAROLD REYNOLDS
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