Amid trade rumors this winter, the Padres and right-hander Michael King have not yet discussed an extension. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Pitchers and catchers won’t report until the middle of the month, but Padres manager Mike Shildt revealed a few key decisions leading into camp: Xander Bogaerts will return to shortstop, which makes Jake Cronenworth the second baseman, and left-hander Adrián Morejón will remain in the bullpen.

Training approaching rapidly, Braves Country is anxious for another move following the Jurickson Profar signing, ideally of the blockbuster variety.

The Mets showed they don’t like long-term deals for pitchers when they didn’t pursue Max Fried or Corbin Burnes, but they’ve been trying for Padres rental ace Dylan Cease (and presumably would also consider rotation mate Michael King),

The New York Mets and San Diego Padres have gone in opposite directions during the MLB offseason. While New York