San Diego Padres spark off-season buzz with blockbuster trade rumors involving the New York Mets. With A.J. Preller plotting major roster changes, could Nick Pivetta, Ramón Laureano, or Mason Miller deliver the young, controllable talent the Padres need? Javier Reyes unpacks reports from Ken Rosenthal, Dennis Lin, and Will Sammon, breaking down the latest negotiations and potential prospect hauls from Mets top pitchers and position players.

Javi also covers Robert Suarez’s departure to the Atlanta Braves, assessing how the Padres bullpen shapes up in his absence, listener mailbag questions on Jake Cronenworth trade scenarios, Ethan Salas’s future, and more! Go Padres.

0:00 – Padres & Mets Trade Rumors

8:23 – Robert Suarez to Braves & Bullpen Outlook

14:01 – Mailbag Q&A: Trades, Front Office, and Hosmer Legacy

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San Diego Padres face a starting pitching crisis—can A.J. Preller find the under-the-radar saviors the rotation desperately needs? Javier Reyes names intriguing free agent targets like Lucas Giolito, Merrill Kelly, Zach Eflin, and Dustin May, weighing each pitcher’s upside, risk, and potential fit in Petco Park. Creative trade options such as Hunter Greene, Freddie Peralta, and Pablo López are also explored, but do the Padres have the prospect capital to make a splash? Could trading away Jake Cronenworth free up enough money for some worthwhile additions? All of this and so much more! Go Padres.

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Will this be the offseason that finally ends the San Diego Padres long-standing struggles behind the plate? Javier Reyes breaks down the Padres’ ongoing catcher woes, exploring options from free agent targets like J.T. Realmuto and Danny Jansen to trade rumors swirling around Adley Rutschman. Key topics also include the need to wait on Ethan Salas for his potential upside, Luis Campusano's potential as a backup, the pitfalls of past catching experiment, looming payroll constraints, and more! Go Padres.

0:00 - Padres Catcher Problems & Offseason Context

4:55 - Catcher Options: Internal and External

16:49 - Adley Rutschman & Mailbag

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