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Podcast: Locked On Padres - Daily Podcast On The San Diego Padres
Episode: Why AJ Preller’s Padres Deadline Strategy May Have RUINED Prospects for 2026—Can They RECOVER?
Description: San Diego Padres face critical questions after AJ Preller’s trade deadline decisions. Did quiet moves for Ramon Laureano and Ryan O’Hearn, along with the high-stakes Mason Miller acquisition, set the team up for success—or did they gamble away future assets that could have shored up the rotation and catcher depth? Javier Reyes breaks down the impact of lineup depth, bullpen upgrades, and missed opportunities for starter reinforcements. Topics include Laureano’s clutch bat, potential for Miller’s conversion to starting pitcher, and fallout from lackluster performances by Nestor Cortes and JP Sears. Plus, Javi responds to...