Padres Predicted to Sign Rays All-Star Pitcher in Free Agency
The San Diego Padres are being predicted to sign Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta in free agency this offseason.
The San Diego Padres are rumored to be in serious talks to acquire Tampa Bay Rays' ace Freddy Peralta from free agency, according to a recent report by Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report. Miller's prediction is that the Padres will sign Peralta to a four-year, $84 million deal, with several other teams also eyeing the pitcher as an attractive option.
The Padres, who are facing an uncertain future with multiple starting pitchers set to become free agents, see Peralta as a potential silver lining. Despite struggling with a 5-9 record and a 5.37 ERA in 2026, Peralta showed flashes of brilliance in 2025, posting a 17-6 record and a 2.70 ERA for the Milwaukee Brewers. With Peralta's proven track record as a two-time All-Star, the Padres could be looking at a significant upgrade to their pitching rotation if they can get him to commit to a long-term contract this offseason.
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