Quote from Randy Manese on December 9, 2025, 8:31 am

Eguy used to be a better prospect than Castanon but has regressed and is now a free agent.  Don't think we'll see Castanon in a major league uniform any time soon.

Quote from Randy Manese on December 9, 2025, 8:38 am

I liked what I saw of Tucker Musgrove in Lake Elsinore in 2025 and followed him closely in the AFL where he had good results.  However, today's MF feature really has me intrigued.  Undoubtedly, he'll start the season at Ft Wayne but could see an early promotion to San Antonio since he'll already be 24 when the season starts.  If he can get his BB/9 IP down from 4.7, he might be one of the breakout pitchers in the system in 2026.  Rule 5 eligible in December 2026, so we'll see how he develops under Eshelman, one of the better pitching coaches for the Padres.

Quote from fenn68 on December 9, 2025, 9:47 am

Quote from Randy Manese on December 9, 2025, 8:38 am

I liked what I saw of Tucker Musgrove in Lake Elsinore in 2025 and followed him closely in the AFL where he had good results.  However, today's MF feature really has me intrigued.  Undoubtedly, he'll start the season at Ft Wayne but could see an early promotion to San Antonio since he'll already be 24 when the season starts.  If he can get his BB/9 IP down from 4.7, he might be one of the breakout pitchers in the system in 2026.  Rule 5 eligible in December 2026, so we'll see how he develops under Eshelman, one of the better pitching coaches for the Padres.

Not too many in the system who become Rule 5 eligible for the first time in December, 2026 seem probable to be added to the 40 man.  I guess a chance some currently eligible players ... who don't get taken this year could have a good enough season in 2026 to debate being added next off-season.

So, if Musgrove looks to have upside ... he does have a clear window to the 40 man.

Quote from LynchMob on December 12, 2025, 7:06 am

From Baseball America ...

Projected 2029 Padres Lineup

Catcher: Ethan Salas (22) First Base: Jake Cronenworth (35) Second Base: Xander Bogaerts (36) Third Base: Manny Machado (36) Shortstop: Jorge Quintana (22) Left Field: Ryan Wideman (25) Center Field: Jackson Merrill (25) Right Field: Fernando Tatis Jr. (30) Designated Hitter: Kale Fountain (23)

No. 1 Starter: Nick Pivetta (36) No. 2 Starter: Kruz Schoolcraft (22) No. 3 Starter: Miguel Mendez (26) No. 4 Starter: Kash Mayfield (24) No. 5 Starter: Humberto Cruz (22) Closer: Mason Miller (30)

Listed below are the prospects with the best tools within the organization. To go directly to San Diego's Top 10, click here.

Padres Best Tools

Best Hitter: Romeo Sanabria Best Power Hitter: Kale Fountain Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Ryan Jackson Fastest Baserunner: Ryan Wideman Best Athlete: Ryan Wideman Best Fastball: Michael Salina Best Curveball: Harry Gustin Best Slider: Miguel Mendez Best Changeup: Bradgley Rodriguez Best Control: Josh Mallitz Best Defensive Catcher: Ethan Salas Best Defensive Infielder: Jorge Quintana Best Infield Arm: Jorge Quintana Best Defensive Outfielder: Ryan Wideman Best Outfield Arm: Ryan Wideman

Quote from Jeremy Hill on December 14, 2025, 7:12 pm

Looks like we have signed a few guys to use up the leftover international money. Dawry Guerrero a switch hitting SS and relative of Vladdy reportedly signed for 250k. A 21 year old RHP out of Mexico named Carlos Medina reportedly signed for 150k. The MLB transactions page also shows us having signed 2 more RHPs in Nathanael Jacinto and Albieris Polanco.

Quote from Randy Manese on December 17, 2025, 6:29 pm

Joshua Mears just unretired and was put back on the San Antonio roster.  The dream dies hard.  He'll be 25 in February.  Terrific person - hope he made the right decision.

Quote from fenn68 on December 19, 2025, 11:09 am

Quote from Randy Manese on December 17, 2025, 6:29 pm

Joshua Mears just unretired and was put back on the San Antonio roster.  The dream dies hard.  He'll be 25 in February.  Terrific person - hope he made the right decision.

As I recall the Padres considered moving Mears to pitching ... never got in a game but is it possible ... because of his strong arm ... his return may be as a RP?

At some point have to accept his bat is not there for the ML ... but then may just want some minor league depth.

Quote from fenn68 on December 19, 2025, 12:03 pm

• Padres' Jose Miranda: Inks minors deal with Padres

  Rotowire 1 HR AGO

  The Padres signed Miranda to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com reports. Miranda showed promise at times while with the Twins, but he crashed out in 2025, going 6-for-36 with the big club and hitting only .195/.272/.296 across 371 plate appearances at Triple-A St. Paul. Still, the 27-year-old is a solid get on a minor-league contract, and there's a non-zero chance he pushes for playing time at first base in San Diego.
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• only 28ish and had two above ML seasons with MINN in 2022 and 2024 each over 400 AB. RHH could fit in as DH/1B/3B platoon. The next Sheets? These are the rebound shots that need to be taken.

Quote from MrPadre19 on December 19, 2025, 1:06 pm

Quote from fenn68 on December 19, 2025, 12:03 pm

• Padres' Jose Miranda: Inks minors deal with Padres

  Rotowire 1 HR AGO

  The Padres signed Miranda to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com reports. Miranda showed promise at times while with the Twins, but he crashed out in 2025, going 6-for-36 with the big club and hitting only .195/.272/.296 across 371 plate appearances at Triple-A St. Paul. Still, the 27-year-old is a solid get on a minor-league contract, and there's a non-zero chance he pushes for playing time at first base in San Diego.
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• only 28ish and had two above ML seasons with MINN in 2022 and 2024 each over 400 AB. RHH could fit in as DH/1B/3B platoon. The next Sheets? These are the rebound shots that need to be taken.

Hopefully his fall was an anomaly we can fix because this guy was always a good hitter