The San Diego Padres have recently added pitchers to their rotation, including Nick Pivetta, amid speculation about trading established starters like Dylan Cease or Michael King. Despite being financially strained due to a collapsed TV deal and the death of owner Peter Seidler, reports suggest the club intends to retain its starters as they focus on rotation depth following Joe Musgrove's Tommy John surgery last October. The offseason has seen discussions around potential trades, but the Padres seem committed to enhancing their current roster without significant moves.
The club seems inclined to keep their starters and open the season with a rotation that includes Cease, King, Pivetta, and others despite trade rumors.
The Padres are facing financial challenges, including a collapsed TV deal, prompting speculation about trades to reduce expenditures like those of Cease or King.
Last offseason, the Padres traded Soto to alleviate financial strain, contemplating a similar approach this winter due to budget constraints.
With Tommy John surgery sidelining Musgrove, the Padres are focusing on rotation depth, which has been a concern throughout the winter.
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