The San Diego Padres have showed a surprising level of inactivity this offseason, a departure from president AJ Preller's aggressive strategy. Initially thought to be approaching a payroll reduction for 2025, recent reports indicate they may maintain a top 10 payroll around $208MM this season. Amid strong competition in the free-agent market, their tight budget constrains decisions on enhancing a roster with needs in multiple positions, leading to potential trades of key players like Luis Arraez and Dylan Cease to create payroll flexibility.
The Padres have been unusually quiet this offseason, facing payroll constraints, but reports suggest they may retain a top 10 payroll for 2025.
Despite significant needs at various positions, the club may struggle to increase payroll without making room elsewhere, leading to trade discussions.
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