After a poor 2023 campaign, the San Diego Padres find themselves at a crossroads. It seems they are prepared to break away from their tradition of excessive spending on superstar athletes.

After the wild ride of the past few seasons, it makes sense to take things more slowly with money.

However, that doesn’t rule out the possibility of the Padres making a major signing if the time were right. Shohei Ohtani, the two-way superstar who is currently a free agent, is the most talked-about player in baseball.

According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, the Padres are in the running for Ohtani despite all the hoopla surrounding the team.

In number nine, the Padres have a habit of acquiring prominent athletes. However, it’s tough to fathom how they can pay him. And with Blake Snell, Seth Lugo, and Josh Hader all available as free agents, they will need pitching. Odds: 25-1.

according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post

Although they are not in first place, the Padres are still in the running to sign Ohtani. They could possibly get a place at the table, but not a very advantageous one. The Padres are currently in first place, ahead of only the Seattle Mariners and the rest of the field. Although the odds are stacked against them, they are still being considered.

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The true test, though, will be how the Padres weigh their commitment to fiscal responsibility against the unmistakable pull of a talent like Ohtani. The franchise’s future may be drastically altered by the choices they make, and we’ll soon find out which ones they make.