The New York Mets could emerge as one of the top suitors in the league to swing a blockbuster trade for San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease.

The San Diego Padres have just added more depth to their bullpen. On Friday afternoon, the Padres struck a deal

Not only did the Padres wait until Jan. 24 to make their first major league acquisition — right-handed pitcher Ron Marinaccio in a trade with the Chicago White Sox — but the Friars are yet to make a big league signing, although reports have circulated Tuesday that the team is in agreement on a one-year deal with catcher Elias Diaz.

The team on Friday acquired right-hander Ron Marinaccio from the Chicago White Sox for cash considerations. Chicago designated the 29-year-old reliever for assignment earlier this week to make room for former Padres starting pitcher Martín Pérez, who signed a one-year, $5 million deal.

The White Sox traded right-handed reliever Ron Marinaccio to the Padres on Friday afternoon. Read more about the move at MLB Trade Rumors.

Ron Marinaccio, who was designated for assignment earlier this week, has been sent from Chicago to San Diego in exchange for cash considerations.

When the San Diego Padres missed out on Roki Sasaki, it became clear that their backup plan would not be a popular one among the fanbase. Pete Seidler would've

At some point soon, maybe even this week, the San Diego Padres GM A.J. Preller will join the offseason and make a move to improve his team. Maybe? Probably? Preller has a history of late offseason moves,

The Chicago White Sox have traded right-handed pitcher Ron Marinaccio to the San Diego Padres in exchange for cash considerations. — Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) January 24, 2025

As the MLB offseason continues, the Padres made their first move acquiring Ron Marinaccio from the White Sox via trade after he was DFAd.

Díaz also received a mutual option for 2026. An All-Star Game MVP in 2023, Díaz caught on with the Padres in September after the Rockies released him toward the end of an injury-plagued 2024. Díaz hit .