The San Diego Padres are focused on returning to postseason play by 2025, but trade rumors this winter have centered on their higher-paid players, with All-Star closer Robert Suarez emerging as a likely candidate for trade. As the team’s roster needs to be aligned with financial constraints, a trade for Suarez may make sense, given the difficulty in moving other expensive contracts. However, Suarez's significant salary may pose challenges, although they might find a replacement easily within their bullpen.
While the Padres are intent on returning to the postseason in 2025, much of the buzz surrounding the team this winter has been about the possibility of higher-paid veteran players being dealt in order to help the team both address roster needs, and shave some money off the payroll.
As Spring Training nears, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune hears from two sources that dealing Robert Suarez seems to be 'the move that appears most probable.'
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