Good Morning San Diego: Minor league moves dominate Padres’ offseason activity

Key Highlights

• The Padres still need to add their starting rotation and while trade speculation has swirled around San Diego, additions to the pitching staff may need to come from short-term additions like the possibility of adding 36-year-old Chris Basitt.
• Time will tell how San Diego addresses its needs, but it is inevitable that the needs are addressed. Baseball News:The Chicago Cubs continued to make additions to bolster their bullpen.
• According to reports, the Cubs agreed to a deal with reliever Hunter Harvey, but the move has not been officially announced by the team and is pending a physical. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Cincinnati Reds and the Miami Marlins agreed to swap outfielders with the Reds acquiring Dane Myers in exchange for Ethan O’Donnell. Prior to the trade with the Marlins, the Reds agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.4 million deal with outfielder JJ Bleday. Infielder Yoan Moncado is drawing interest from several teams.
• He played with the Los Angeles Angels during the 2025 season and they are reportedly one of the teams interested in adding Moncada.