SANTO DOMINGO. The San Diego Padres are actively searching the market for the upcoming season, aiming to finalize a major move. However, General Manager A.J. Preller has confirmed that any high-impact transaction will not include Fernando Tatis Jr., the Dominican star of the team. Amidst the rumors circulating during the winter, Preller was clear in ruling out any possibility of Tatis Jr. being part of a trade, even as the team evaluates options to strengthen its roster.
“It’s someone we won’t mention, you can interpret it any way you want,” Preller declared.
A.J. PrellerThe executive’s position reinforces the idea that Tatis Jr. remains fundamental to the Padres’ project, despite speculation about a possible team restructuring after a season of ups and downs. San Diego, under Preller’s direction, has stood out for making unexpected moves during the offseason, making the team one of the most watched in the market. Although the Winter Meetings saw no activity for the organization, the executive made it clear that significant changes could occur, although none will involve the outstanding Dominican player. This way, the Padres will continue building their competitive plan for 2026 around Tatis Jr., who remains one of the team’s pillars.
