Editorial Staff
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2021 San Diego Padres Midseason Top 30 Prospects Update
Updating the San Diego Padres rankings to reflect 2021 draft picks, risers, fallers and more.
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Ethan Elliott Makes The Most Of His Opportunity
The Padres are happy they took a flier on the Division II lefty as a senior sign in 2019. Two years later he was shining at High-A.
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Brandon Valenzuela Instills Confidence In Padres
The 20-year-old catcher at Low-A impressed player development officials with his skills on both sides of the plate.
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Josh Mears Jumps On The Radar
Mears will be remembered for his mammoth spring training home run, but the Padres think he can be more than a one-dimensional slugger.
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CJ Abrams Shows Off Improved Power
The 2019 first-rounder impressed team officials with his improving power in Cactus League games.
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Offseason Upgrades Won't Hold Back Padres Power Trio
MacKenzie Gore, Adrian Morejon and Ryan Weathers don't appear to fit in a crowded San Diego rotation, but that doesn't mean they're squeezed out of the pitching staff.
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Ha-Seong Kim Brings Versatility, Big Bat To San Diego
The 25-year-old Korean star could find himself playing a variety of positions for the Padres as a rookie.
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Padres Reinforce Outfield Depth Chart
The Padres made two low-cost acquisitions in December to improve the organization's outfield depth.
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Mason Thompson Shows Off At Instructs
The Padres added the 23-year-old to the 40-man roster after showing promise in the bullpen at fall instructs.
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Tirso Ornelas Earns ABs In Mexican Pacific League
Still just 20 years old, Tirso Ornelas was holding his own in the Mexican Pacific League as he auditions for a 40-man roster spot.
