The fruits of recent Drafts are just about everywhere on this Padres roster. Playing center field? 2021 first-rounder Jackson Merrill. All-Star setup man Jason Adam? Acquired for ‘22 first-rounder Dylan Lesko.

The San Diego Padres are in need of a left field upgrade and may not be able to get Jarren Duran from the Boston Red Sox.

But for USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the Padres should target one specific outfielder. "Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran still makes the most sense for the Padres," wrote Nightengale.

As one of the best pitchers in the National League, Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler might have had a chance to start the All-Star Game on Tuesday night in Atlanta.

San Diego Padres left-hander Adrian Morejon was named to the National League All-Star team on Friday, replacing Phillies right-handed pitcher and Cy Young candidate Zack Wheeler.

In the end, the Padres were outbid. The Rangers, who play in a state with no income tax, landed Higashioka with a two-year, $13.5 million contract. The Padres settled for bringing back Elias Díaz with a $3.

The San Diego Padres have a few clear needs on their big-league roster. With the 2025 season in danger of slipping away, the Padres and A.J. Preller need to make a move at two positions. While left field is a huge need, catcher is arguably more important.

Should-be MLB All-Star Ranger Suarez makes his final start before the Midsummer Classic in Friday's series opener against the San Diego Padres.