Padres' Star Hurler Gets Massive 5-Year, $90 Million Contract Projection
The San Diego Padres are facing an offseason of uncertainty as they brace for the potential departures of several key players, including star pitchers Dylan Cease and Michael King.
Dealing with a King: Will the Padres Play Their Cards Right?
King, who was acquired by the Padres in a trade last season, is projected to command a lucrative 5-year, $90 million contract on the open market. The Padres will have to weigh whether retaining King at that price tag is the best move for the organization, especially with the recent departure of GM AJ Preller casting further uncertainty over the team's future plans.
Padres' Trade Acquisition Undergoes Surgery, Casts Shadow Over Free Agency
Adding to the Padres' pitching woes, another key offseason acquisition, Nestor Cortes, recently underwent surgery, further clouding the team's free agency outlook. Cortes was traded to the Padres in December but spent time on the IL with a flexor strain before the Brewers ultimately decided not to keep him on their roster.
TL;DR
- Padres face potential free agency losses of star pitchers Dylan Cease and Michael King
- King projected to command 5-year, $90 million contract, putting Padres' retention in doubt
- Recent trade acquisition Nestor Cortes undergoes surgery, adding to Padres' pitching uncertainty
- Offseason turmoil, including GM AJ Preller's departure, complicates the Padres' path forward