SAN DIEGO PADRES

The Padres missed the playoffs in 2023 with an 82-80 record, then rebounded with a 93-69 finish in 2024 that saw them beat the Atlanta Braves in the NL Wild Card Series. In 2025, they went 90-72 and made a trade-deadline roster overhaul, acquiring Mason Miller, Nestor Cortes, Ramon Laureano, Ryan O'Hearn, and JP Sears, but lost to the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card round. The 2024 playoff run and Fernando Tatis Jr.'s return elevated interest in cards of the core stars, while the 2025 deadline acquisitions—particularly closer Miller—generated collector attention, though the early playoff exit tempered momentum heading into the offseason.

Where they stand: The Padres currently sit at 58-55 in 2026, third in the NL West and 11 games out of first place. Manager Mike Shildt retired after the 2025 Wild Card Series, and Craig Stammen took over as manager. At the 2026 trade deadline, San Diego acquired pitchers Casey Mize and Robbie Ray to bolster their rotation as they look to make a second-half push back into playoff contention.