Padres Stars Shine in Free Agency

0:00On April 6, several key Padres players bounced to new teams in free agency this off-season, and early in the 2026 season they're making. Waves, Luisa Reyes, inked a one-year $12 million deal with the San Francisco Giants to lock down second base. He's hitting 275 with three RBI's, two steals, and a 636 OPS so far. Dylan sees headed north on a massive 7-year $210 million pact with the Toronto Blue Jays. In two starts, he's got a 279 ERA, 18 strikeouts, over 9 and 2-thirds innings. Robert Suarez is lights out for the Atlanta Braves on a $3-year $45 million contract, scoreless through 5 outings with 5Ks in. 5 innings. These guys were huge for San Diego last year. Arrays at the plate sees anchoring the rotation after that 2024 trade Suarez in the elite bullpen with all-star nods. Fans missed that firepower, especially with the Padres pin looking different now.

1:02Ohern, who flashed here post-trade deadline with a 276 average, is thriving as Pittsburgh starter. Ryan Ohern signed a 2-year $29 million deal with the pirates, and is raking at 367, three homers, 11 RBI's, and a 1.159 OPS. See spaces the Dodgers next, a familiar foe from San Diego days. Arrays keeps it open for a Padres reunion after this year, saying he just signed short-term. These ex-friars are proving they're worth elsewhere, but San Diego eyes the future. This has been MLB News today, powered by AI.