Sun, 18 Oct, 2026, 04:00 pm
Reported by San Diego Padres On SI
While the Padres don't necessarily need to upgrade their infield — since they have three core players with long-term financial commitments — it's not out of the realm of possibility that they make an addition. They at least have to address first base.
How they do that is anyone's best guess, but it could start with adding Yankees All-Star infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Chisholm is set to hit free agency this winter and is not expected to be given a one-year qualifying offer worth $23.1 million. That's where the Padres could come in.
According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com , the Friars are viewed as one of the top landing spots for Chisholm, who could replace Ty France, another free agent this winter.
Feinsand noted that if they add him, they could move Jake Cronenworth to first base and put Chisholm at second base ( unless they look to trade Cronenworth ).
