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Padres at Crossroads: Trade Salas or Build? | San Diego Padres News
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The Padres are stuck between a rock and a hard place: their offense is cratering, their rotation’s shaky, and trading top prospect Ethan Salas for a fading star like Tarik Skubal might not fix anything—especially with Skubal nearing free agency. Salas, meanwhile, is a rising star: hitting well, stealing bases, and showing elite defensive chops after a brutal injury year. Scouts rave about his power, pitch-calling, and future upside. The front office now faces a brutal choice: gamble on a risky trade to chase a wild-card spot—or protect their future by letting Salas keep developing. With the team’s current trajectory, betting the farm might not pay off.
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