# Padres Lose 9 Players to Free Agency

> San Diego Padres lose 9 players to free agency as they prepare for 2027.
- Title: Padres Lose 9 Players to Free Agency · San Diego Padres On SI
- Summary: 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.
- Keywords: san diego padres, free agency, mlb, 2027, adrian morejon, ty france, casey mize, robbie ray, jason adam, walker buehler, ramon laureano, luis rengifo
- Source: San Diego Padres On SI — https://si.com/mlb/padres/onsi/padres-officially-lose-9-players-free-agency
- Published: 2026-10-29T15:00:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: san diego padres, free agency, mlb, 2027, adrian morejon, ty france, casey mize, robbie ray, jason adam, walker buehler, ramon laureano, luis rengifo
## 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.
## Key takeaway

San Diego Padres officially lost nine players to free agency ahead of 2027 season.