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Padres Lose 9 Players to Free Agency
San Diego Padres lose 9 players to free agency as they prepare for 2027.
In brief
San Diego Padres lose 9 players to free agency as they prepare for 2027. San Diego Padres officially lost nine players to free agency ahead of 2027 season. Originally reported by San Diego Padres On SI.
MLB Offseason Begins
Major League Baseball's offseason officially starts after Milwaukee Brewers defeat Tampa Bay Rays in 2026 World Series.
Padres Target 2027 Revenge
San Diego Padres will retool and seek revenge against Milwaukee Brewers in 2027 after postseason performance.
Nine Players Enter Free Agency
As of Thursday morning, San Diego Padres have officially seen nine players enter free agency.
Adrian Morejon, RP
Morejon is arguably the best reliever on the market and could earn a nine-figure contract but wants to stay with Padres.
Ty France, 1B
France was Padres' MVP in 2026 with .865 ops and elite defense but wants to remain in San Diego.
Casey Mize, SP
Mize was a failed trade deadline addition for Padres and will wear new uniform next year.
Robbie Ray, SP
Ray was a failed deadline acquisition for Padres and should fetch strong contract as reliable starter.
Jason Adam, RP
Adam had injury-riddled 2026 but was reliable when healthy and wants to return at bargain price.
Walker Buehler, SP
Buehler was Padres' most successful pitching reclamation project in 2026 and should reunite with team.
Ramon Laureano, OF
Laureano underwent season-ending surgery in June and may sign one-year prove-it deal to return.
Luis Rengifo, UTIL
Rengifo tore ACL in August and unlikely to be ready for season start but Padres may sign him.
Austin Hays, OF
Hays signed with Padres in August and excelled as left-handed killer earning major league deal.
Player Options Deadline
Padres must decide on player options by Monday, Nov. 2 for 2027 contracts.
Team Options Deadline
Padres must decide on team options by Monday, Nov. 2 for 2027 contracts.
The takeaway
San Diego Padres officially lost nine players to free agency ahead of 2027 season.
