Padres Named Best Fit to Sign Starting Pitcher From Division Rival
Summary
The San Diego Padres are considered the top potential team to sign pitcher Zac Gallen, who previously played for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The team is looking to strengthen its pitching lineup after losing Dylan Cease to the Toronto Blue Jays.Key Facts
- The Padres have been relatively quiet this offseason with minimal activity from their general manager, A.J. Preller.
- They lost pitcher Dylan Cease to the Blue Jays but re-signed Michael King for $45 million.
- Infielder Sung-Mun Song from Korea has also joined the Padres.
- Zac Gallen is a former pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 4.83 ERA in the last season.
- The Padres could sign Gallen by giving up their second-highest draft pick in 2026, which is No. 60 overall.
- Gallen was an All-Star in 2023 and is looking to improve his performance after a less impressive last season.
- The Padres have a strong track record in developing pitchers, which may benefit Gallen if he joins them.
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