The San Diego Padres' loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series still lingers, but it's time to focus on the future. The team faces several roster questions, including the possibility of signing extensions for key players.
have spent the last week holding exit meetings as they prepare for what is expected to be a busy offseason.
Three key players — Michael King, Dylan Cease, and Luis Arraez — will be heading into their final season before reaching free agency. Another positive from the season was that Cease lived up to the franchise's expectations. The former Chicago White Sox pitcher led the Padres in innings, wins, quality starts, and wins above replacement in 2024. However, longtime San Diego radio host Steven Woods suggests that Cease could be a one-and-done player in San Diego.
"He’s going to cost so much cash. And I believe he is a Boras guy as well if I’m not mistaken. So, he is one of those guys where you’re like, ‘I can’t pay this guy $25 million a year for the next five years. It’s probably not in the budget.”
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