A.J. Preller Archives - Times of San Diego

Padres boost starting rotation with trade deadline deals for Ray, Mize

by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego Aug. 3, 2026, 7:00 p.m.Aug. 3, 2026, 7:00 p.m.

Padres GM A.J. Preller swung two trades Monday for starting pitchers, as his team sat just one game out of a playoff spot.

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Padres could fetch $3B, but for now team is low on cash – and the rotation is shaky

by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego March 25, 2026, 12:31 p.m.March 26, 2026, 11:17 a.m.

Three Padres players stand on mound talking.

Likely offseason of change for Padres with roster revamp on team’s radar

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego Oct. 3, 2025, 9:40 p.m.Oct. 3, 2025, 11:27 p.m.

Mason Miller stands on a mound in ballpark throwing a pitch before his trade to the Padres.

Padres make four moves at deadline, acquire pitchers, catcher, more — and keep Cease

by James Miller • Times of San Diego July 31, 2025, 2:02 p.m.July 31, 2025, 8:42 p.m.

Yu Darvish at spring training. Photo by Chris Stone

Outlook bright for Padres with pitchers returning — and perhaps a trade or two at deadline

by Staff and Wire Reports July 17, 2025, 9:55 p.m.July 17, 2025, 9:55 p.m.

Despite Lack of Offseason Moves, Padres Remain Optimistic

by Keller Brown • Times of San Diego Feb. 2, 2025, 11:12 p.m.Feb. 3, 2025, 7:45 a.m.

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Padres Sign Free Agent Deal with Diaz, Settle on Terms with King

by Keller Brown • Times of San Diego Jan. 31, 2025, 10:53 p.m.Feb. 1, 2025, 7:24 a.m.

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Padres, Lauded for ‘Overall Excellence,’ Honored As Organization of Year

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego Dec. 10, 2024, 11:15 p.m.Dec. 11, 2024, 7:21 a.m.

Padre Manager A.J. Preller fields a call during spring training.

With Winter Meetings on Horizon, Padres Look to Bolster Roster

by Keller Brown • Times of San Diego Dec. 4, 2024, 11:10 p.m.Dec. 5, 2024, 7:57 a.m.

Jason Adam

Padres Acquire Jason Adam from Rays to Strengthen Bullpen for Playoff Push

by Keller Brown • Times of San Diego July 28, 2024, 10:45 p.m.July 29, 2024, 6:10 a.m.

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Padres, Despite Question Marks, in Position for Post All-Star Break Playoff Push

by Editor July 18, 2024, 10:50 p.m.July 19, 2024, 6:45 a.m.

Dylan Cease

Padres Send Prospects to White Sox for AL Cy Young Runner Up Dylan Cease

by Editor March 13, 2024, 10:45 p.m.March 14, 2024, 7:10 a.m.

The San Diego Padres have been conducting skill drills in Peoria before the start of the games.

Padre Pitchers, Catchers to Report As Their Spring Training Opens Early

by Editor Feb. 10, 2024, 10:15 p.m.Feb. 11, 2024, 6:32 a.m.

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Padres Ink 5-Year Deal with All-Star Reliever Yuki Matsui from Japan

by Editor Dec. 23, 2023, 10:45 p.m.Dec. 24, 2023, 6:49 a.m.