Padres Involved In Trade Rumors Surrounding $15.5 Million Ace
The San Diego Padres could look to add another starting pitcher to their roster this season, especially if they can find one with team control on his contract. Padres pitchers Michael King and Dylan Cease are both set to become free agents at the end of the season.
Either way, adding a starting pitcher would set up the Padres to close the gap on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West, too.
CBS Sports' R.J. Anderson recently listed the Padres as a potential landing spot for Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta if the Brewers opt to trade him.
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JUNE 08: Freddy Peralta #51 of the Milwaukee Brewers throws a pitch in the first inning against the San Diego Padres at American Family Field on June 08, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin....
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JUNE 08: Freddy Peralta #51 of the Milwaukee Brewers throws a pitch in the first inning against the San Diego Padres at American Family Field on June 08, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. More"While conventional wisdom suggests Peralta, the best starter on a playoff-caliber team, should remain in place, I think there's reason to include him, if only just in case. Peralta's name has populated the rumor mill dating back to the offseason before last, when the Brewers traded Corbin Burnes," Anderson wrote. "He's now under contract for just one more season, suggesting a move is probably coming at some point before Opening Day 2026.
"The Brewers, who could have more healthy starters than spots by the time the deadline arrives, have shown in the past that they're willing to operate in a counterculture manner if the right opportunity presents itself. (Remember the Josh Hader trade?) Given the expected state of the market, Peralta could be the top available starter, creating the possibility that the Brewers could leverage other clubs to net an impressive return."
This is the perfect trade idea for the Padres. It would bring them an ace to replace King and Cease if the duo leaves in free agency. It would also bring them an ace to help steal the NL West from the Dodgers.
The only issue with this trade idea is how little prospect capital the Padres have to trade with. San Diego's top two or three prospects are expected to be untouchable at the trade deadline. Following those prospects, they might not have the ability to land a trade for Peralta.
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