Padres Notes: Friars Sign Outfielder, Huge Roki Sasaki Update, Blockbuster Trade Incoming?

Mar 20, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Japan starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (14) delivers a pitch during the first inning against Mexico at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Mar 20, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Japan starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (14) delivers a pitch during the first inning against Mexico at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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The San Diego Padres signed a free agent switch-hitting outfielder to a minor league deal as the team looks to bolster their organizational depth this offseason.

Additionally, there have been some interesting updates on Roki Sasaki, and the Padres may not be as far behind the Los Angeles Dodgers as initially thought.

And finally, the Padres were linked to an All-Star third baseman who's expected to be traded this offseason — and is reportedly open to moving to first base.

Here's all the latest Padres news and stories (click the headline for the full article):

Padres Sign Switch-Hitting Outfielder in Under the Radar Free Agent Move

Padres in ‘Strong Position’ to Sign Roki Sasaki Over Dodgers

Padres Linked to $74 Million All-Star Trade Candidate in Potential Blockbuster Deal

Padres Steal Superstar Free Agent From Dodgers in Latest Prediction From Insider

Padres Rumors: Insider Reveals When Jurickson Profar Will Sign in Free Agency

Padres Predicted to Make Unique Addition to Starting Rotation

Juan Soto Rumors: Scott Boras Provides Huge Update on Former Padres Star's Free Agency

Padres Not Expected to Join Sweepstakes for Top Free Agent Bat


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Noah Camras
NOAH CAMRAS

Noah graduated from USC in 2022 with a B.A. in Journalism and a minor in sports media studies. He is the lead editor for Inside the Padres. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, and has covered all Southern California sports in his career.