What is the San Diego Padres' largest roster need heading into the 2026-27 offseason?
What's your call?
As of 2026-08-15, the San Diego Padres are 66-57, second in the NL West (8.0 games back) and holding the second NL wild-card spot, 1.0 game clear of the cut line, on a six-game winning streak. The Posterior free-agency watch lists these notable potential departures or option decisions: Austin Hays (OF, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Casey Mize (SP, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Jason Adam (RP, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Lucas Giolito (SP, mutual option for 2027); Michael King (SP, opt-out available after the 2026 season); Nick Pivetta (SP, opt-out available after the 2026 season); Ramón Laureano (OF, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Robbie Ray (SP, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season). Vote for the area the front office should prioritize first this offseason.
Results reveal after your call
The evidence, frozen at publish.
Standings check (2026-08-15): San Diego Padres 66-57, second in the NL West (8.0 games back) and holding the second NL wild-card spot, 1.0 game clear of the cut line, on a six-game winning streak. The Posterior free-agency watch lists these notable potential departures or option decisions: Austin Hays (OF, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Casey Mize (SP, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Jason Adam (RP, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Lucas Giolito (SP, mutual option for 2027); Michael King (SP, opt-out available after the 2026 season); Nick Pivetta (SP, opt-out available after the 2026 season); Ramón Laureano (OF, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Robbie Ray (SP, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season).