Padres Sign Reliever, Machado & Tatis Join WBC Teams
Update: 2025-12-11
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The San Diego Padres started the MLB Winter Meetings by signing relief pitcher Daison Acosta, setting a quiet tone for the event. Meanwhile, Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. were confirmed for the World Baseball Classic, and Xander Bogaerts will represent the Netherlands. Nick Pivetta might join the Canadian team. Theres speculation about Pivettas potential trade, possibly for prospects to acquire younger pitchers and clear payroll. Padres GM A.J. Preller hinted at future deals, emphasizing the teams desire to keep Mason Miller and Adrian Morejon in the bullpen. The MLB 2026 draft lottery saw the White Sox secure the first pick, with the Padres picking 21st. Logan White, Padres director of player personnel, was named West Coast Scout of the Year and announced his retirement.
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