Mike Shildt’s San Diego Padres are closely monitoring a seasoned free agent who has won the World Series twice and earned three Cy Young Awards, with plans to pursue him for the 2025 MLB season.
The Padres, who confirmed Mike Shildt’s continued role as manager in November, are looking to make a major move this offseason, aiming to bolster their roster with a three-time Cy Young winner. Their goal is to strengthen their pitching staff and compete for a championship, particularly challenging the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers for the division title.
San Diego’s focus is on experienced players who have both individual accolades and championship success. One key target is 40-year-old Max Scherzer, a two-time World Series champion and three-time Cy Young Award winner, who played for the Texas Rangers in 2024. Scherzer, coming off a season marked by injuries that limited him to just 43 1/3 innings, is a highly sought-after free agent.
This offseason, the Padres are one of several teams actively pursuing Scherzer, with MLB insider Jon Heyman reporting that three other teams are also in the hunt for the veteran pitcher. Shildt would be excited to add a player of Scherzer’s caliber to his roster, as he could significantly enhance their pitching staff and playoff chances.
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