Did the lawsuit filed by late Padres owner Peter Seidler's wife against his brothers cause San Diego to lose out on signing free agent Roki Sasaki? The latest round of public statements suggests it's at least possible.

Not only did the Padres wait until Jan. 24 to make their first major league acquisition — right-handed pitcher Ron Marinaccio in a trade with the Chicago White Sox — but the Friars are yet to make a big league signing, although reports have circulated Tuesday that the team is in agreement on a one-year deal with catcher Elias Diaz.

The Padres and catcher Elias Díaz are in agreement on a one-year deal, a source told MLB.com’s AJ Cassavell on Tuesday. The club has not confirmed the deal, which is pending a physical. Díaz ended last season with San Diego after being released by the Rockies in August.

The San Diego Padres could swoop in and sign Max Scherzer as they explore trades for starting pitchers Dylan Cease and Michael King.

The San Diego Padres made the postseason for the first time since 2022 after finishing with a record of 93-69 and second in the National League West. Although the Padres have a roster loaded with talent,

Sheel Seidler previously accused two of her brothers-in-law of breaches of fiduciary duty and fraud as executors of Peter Seidler’s estate.

The Padres on Tuesday made their first free-agent addition of the offseason, agreeing to a reunion with Elías Díaz, the Union-Tribune confirmed. Miami-based El Extrabase reported on social media that the deal was for $3.5 million for one year. Díaz also received a mutual option for 2026.

The Chicago Cubs never really got their foot in the door with Roki Sasaki, but Jed Hoyer could dial up the San Diego Padres for a compelling trade alternative.

Matt Seidler on Monday filed his response in Texas state probate court to the lawsuit filed by Sheel Seidler, as the family battle for control of the San Diego Padres continues.

Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Dylan Cease arrived via trade in spring training and went on to pen the franchise’s second no-hitter in a rebound season

It has been a tumultuous offseason for the San Diego Padres and its fans. The wife of late owner Peter Seidler, Sheel, has sued her in-laws for control of the baseball club.

Instead of the San Diego Padres flooring the gas to close the gap between themselves and National League contenders like