The San Diego Padres need to add an outfielder this winter and the most obvious solution is staring them right in the face.

"It's been two seasons since the Padres signed Manny Machado to an 11-year, $350 million extension, and the early returns aren't what you would call encouraging," Rymer wrote. "As

The Missouri native’s resume screams future Hall-of-Famer. This offseason’s dynamics may scream him joining the San Diego Padres before the winter is said and done. CBS Sports’ R.J. Anderson predicted that the eight-time All-Star will sign with the Padres, saying this (h/t The Sporting News’ Tom Carothers):

SAN DIEGO, CA – AUGUST 25: Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres celebrates his walk-off solo home run in the ninth inning with Tim Leiper #33 against the New York Mets August 25, 2024 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Dodgers could continue to dive into free agency, this time looking to steal a star pitcher from a division rival.