Now What? Questions Facing the Padres After Their Early Exit

Now What? Questions Facing the Padres After Their Early Exit

Author: NBC 7 San Diego October 10, 2025 Duration: 48:23

We've had a week to digest the Padres' early postseason exit. Derek and Darnay assess the 2025 season, and the factors in their Wild Card loss. John Seidler issued a letter to fans, will he speak to reporters about his vision for the club moving forward? When will we hear from A.J. Preller? What do the Padres need to do to take a step forward in October? And some early thoughts on who might be staying and who might be going.

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