Padres consider trade for ace Drew Rasmussen from Rays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 1:37 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
The San Diego Padres are reportedly eyeing Drew Rasmussen, the ace for the Tampa Bay Rays, as a top trade target for the upcoming offseason. Rasmussen has been effective in the postseason, allowing just three earned runs in 21 innings. The Padres are in need of reliable pitching after recent injuries to Joe Musgrove and Yu Darvish. There are concerns about the future of their rotation if significant players do not return, leading to a potential focus on acquiring additional talent. The team's strategy may hinge on several scenarios regarding their pitching staff's health and availability.
- •Padres are targeting Drew Rasmussen in trade discussions.
- •Rasmussen pitched 21 innings with three earned runs in the postseason.
- •Joe Musgrove and Yu Darvish are currently dealing with injuries.
- •Rasmussen is expected to finish in the top 10 for the AL Cy Young Award.
- •Michael King may opt out of his contract, complicating Padres' pitching plans.
- 1:37 AMYahoo Sports — Padres top trade target is $20 million ace from AL East
"San Diego could add another ace next season.
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