The San Diego Padres want to compete in 2025. Of course, making a run at the National League West title will be a challenge given the presence of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who feature a true super-team.

Once the masters of the attention-grabbing offseason signing or trade, the Padres have shifted gears in the wake of owner Peter Seidler’s death. Trading Juan Soto to the Yankees last offseason set the tone for the Friars’ more conservative direction.