What are the San Diego Padres' plans for the rest of the offseason?

Padres General Manager A.J. Preller plans to acquire additional starting pitchers and veteran hitters in February to finalize the team's roster.

Which key players have the Padres lost this offseason?

The Padres have lost starting pitcher Dylan Cease and closer Robert Suarez, with Luis Arraez also being an unsigned free agent, and Yu Darvish out for the season.

Will the potential sale of the San Diego Padres affect their payroll?

General Manager A.J. Preller indicated that the team is not under pressure to cut payroll due to the ongoing exploration of a sale, focusing instead on adding talent.

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Padres GM: Offseason isn't over, more signings coming

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Summary

Padres GM A.J. Preller expects more player acquisitions in February.
Club faces significant player losses including Cease and Suarez.
Ownership sale is being explored, but Preller expects no payroll cuts.

Padres GM: Offseason isn't over, more signings coming

San Diego Padres General Manager A.J. Preller stated that the team's offseason acquisitions are far from concluded, with plans to add more starting pitchers and veteran bats in the coming weeks. Speaking at the Padres FanFest on Saturday, Preller addressed the team's relatively quiet winter, attributing it to finding motivated players at reasonable prices. He anticipates making significant moves in February to bolster the roster.

The Padres have experienced notable player departures, including starting pitcher Dylan Cease and closer Robert Suarez, while hits leader Luis Arraez remains an unsigned free agent. Veteran starter Yu Darvish is also sidelined for the season due to an elbow injury. Preller, however, dismissed concerns that an impending ownership sale would necessitate payroll reductions, emphasizing the focus on adding talent.