Manny Machado Criticizes Padres' Quiet Offseason After Losing Key Players

The Padres' lack of major signings and loss of core contributors raises concerns about their competitiveness in a strengthened NL West.

Manny Machado expressed disappointment over the Padres' failure to make significant offseason moves after a strong 2024 campaign.
Key players like Ha-Seong Kim, Jurickson Profar, and Tanner Scott departed the team, leaving critical gaps in the roster.
The Dodgers, a division rival, bolstered their roster with major acquisitions, including Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki and Blake Snell, intensifying competition in the NL West.
Machado acknowledged the team's ownership issues, including a legal dispute following the death of owner Peter Seidler, as a potential factor in the Padres' inactivity.
Despite his frustrations, Machado remains committed to the team, emphasizing the need to compete with the current roster heading into the 2025 season.