Infielder Luis Arráez is a year away from free agency and open to an extension, but no serious talks have occurred yet according to reports.
The Padres have not engaged in serious extension talks with Arráez, partly due to ongoing budgetary concerns and debates about his value within the front office.
With the Padres facing financial challenges after high-profile contracts and a TV deal collapse, they find it hard to cut payroll while honoring no-trade clauses.
The club's aggressive spending under former owner Peter Seidler was unsustainable, leading to a need for budget cuts and questioning the value of current contracts.
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