The Los Angeles Dodgers secured 98 wins in 2024 and defeated the New York Yankees in the World Series, but they show no signs of slowing down.
They’ve strengthened their roster by acquiring two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell, and with much of the offseason still ahead, the Dodgers are poised to make more moves. As a result, the San Diego Padres should take an aggressive approach.
The San Diego Padres had a strong 2024, winning 93 games, but fell short of advancing further. They were eliminated by the Dodgers in the National League Division Series, though they gave Los Angeles a tough challenge.
With every team aiming to close the gap on the Dodgers, there are still many valuable players available via free agency and trades. One of the most intriguing options is Houston Astros star outfielder Kyle Tucker, who has been mentioned in trade rumors and could potentially be moved.
Bleacher Report’s Zachary Rymer compiled a list of seven potential trade packages to acquire Tucker, suggesting the Padres as a possible suitor.
“Trade Proposal: San Diego Padres get (outfielder) Kyle Tucker, (right-handed pitcher) Lance McCullers Jr.; Houston Astros get (first baseman) Luis Arraez, (right-handed pitcher) Jason Adam,” Rymer said. “Why It Works for the Padres: If the Padres are going to catch up to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West, they’d be wise to swing big. This trade would do the trick.
“Though Fernando Tatis Jr. has right field squared away, Tucker would slot nicely into Jurickson Profar’s vacated shoes in left field. It hasn’t been his primary position as a big leaguer, but he does have 72 games’ worth of experience out there. Otherwise, an offensive foursome of Tucker, Tatis, Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill would be downright intimidating.”
This is a phenomenal idea. It is just a hypothetical, but it would be fantastic. The Padres need to do something big to keep up with Los Angeles.
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