Overview
- A. J. Preller said he is optimistic about a contract extension but confirmed no agreement is in place.
- The Padres are pursuing another starting pitcher to reinforce a thin rotation with Yu Darvish out for 2026.
- Preller is seeking at least one additional position-player bat to round out bench and lineup options.
- He indicated the team will not add a catcher, backing Freddy Fermin with Luis Campusano as the tandem.
- Preller said the prospective sale of the franchise is not a significant factor in his contract talks.