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The trio combined for 0 Wins Above Replacement in 2025 and was owed a combined $7.5 million in 2026 before their options were declined this week.

The clock is ticking as loudly as ever for A.J. Preller to construct a legitimate World Series contender in San Diego.

The New York Yankees could have an outfield logjam if they re-sign Cody Bellinger. That means a trade is possible this winter.

The Padres have clarity in their bullpen after two key relievers made decisions on player options on Monday. The closer role is now open. Right-hander Robert Suarez opted out of a two-year, $16 million player option,

Add in the impending free agencies of three other Padres starters -- Dylan Cease, Michael King, and Nestor Cortes -- and San Diego is looking at having to replace the pitchers who combined to make 68 of their 162 regular-season starts (42%). Here's a look at what the Padres current rotation looks like:

San Diego Padres hurler Michael King is projected to cash in, signing a three-year, $75 million contract after opting out.

To get players like Miller, Scott and Soto, the Padres had to trade prospects like Leo De Vries, Robby Snelling and James Wood. If San Diego had even one of those prospects, the Padres might've even been the favorites to land Skubal. Without them, who do the Padres have to offer?