The Cincinnati Reds could emerge as a potential suitor to sign Texas Rangers free agent Max Scherzer this winter.

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 Reds are in talks with righty Carlos Estévez, according to USA Today. The Blue Jays and Cubs were said to be in the mix for the free-agent reliever earlier this week. José Leclerc (Athletics), A.J.

The San Diego Padres agreed to a deal with catcher Elias Díaz, reports the New York Post's Jon Heyman.Díaz appeared in 12 games for the Padres last season after the Colorado Rockies released him in August.

After two consecutive years of signing the No. 1 overall prospect in the international class – and reportedly making a Herculean effort to do so for the third straight year with right-hander Roki Sasa

The San Diego Padres are among eight teams looking to sign an outfielder this offseason, according to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez. More news: Padres Don't Want to

At some point soon, maybe even this week, the San Diego Padres GM A.J. Preller will join the offseason and make a move to improve his team. Maybe? Probably? Preller has a history of late offseason moves,

The San Diego Padres' ownership dispute appears to be negatively impacting the franchise in the free agent market. Outfielder Jurickson Profar signed with

This isn't the first time the Reds have been connected to Estévez. Jon Heyman also reported that Cincinnati had interest in him. He was an All-Star in 2023. If the Reds could land Estévez ...

With ownership turmoil and no offseason additions, the Padres must figure out how to contend without the Japanese phenom they coveted.