Preller's Work Cut Out for Him as Moves Begin, and RIP RJ

Preller's Work Cut Out for Him as Moves Begin, and RIP RJ

Author: NBC 7 San Diego November 21, 2025 Duration: 57:27

The stove is starting to heat up, and A.J. Preller has his work cut out for him. Michael King and Dylan Cease are officially free agents. How will the Padres round out the rotation? Wonder what Mason Miller is up to these days...What needs to be done for us to feel good about the Padres' roster going into 2026? Craig Stammen spoke with ESPN, and a couple comments jumped out. Plus, the guys discuss the passing of San Diego legend and 1976 Cy Young winner Randy Jones.

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