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Padres' Pitching Woes: A.J. Preller's Offseason Challenge

Major League Baseball teams are making early moves for the 2026 season, with the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Mets adding starting pitchers. The Los Angeles Angels picked up Alek Manoah. The San Diego Padres, facing fan pressure for starting pitching, may need to act quickly. With three of their five pitchers from 2025 not returning, Padres President A.J. Preller has a tough job ahead, potentially needing to pull off creative deals to address the teams pitching concerns.

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