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Padres Rule Out Trading Fernando Tatis Jr. This Offseason

Padres leadership frames him as a franchise fixture under a lengthy contract, with the club targeting pitching this winter.

Overview

  • Multiple team sources said the club has not discussed a Tatis trade internally or with other teams.
  • Trade chatter originated from a USA Today column that circulated during the GM Meetings in Las Vegas.
  • Tatis has roughly $290 million remaining over nine years at a $32.4 million average annual value, and his deal is reported to include a full no-trade clause.
  • Executives say payroll will remain in the league’s upper tier as the front office pursues starting pitching and evaluates more movable pieces such as Jake Cronenworth and Gavin Sheets.
  • The 26-year-old posted 25 home runs and 32 steals in 2025 and has earned multiple Gold and Platinum Glove awards, reinforcing his status as a cornerstone player.