When you imagine the Padres’ roster, you think of the big bats like Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill, while also thinking about elite pitchers such as Michael King and Dylan Cease. Obviously, these players have had their fair share of contributions to the ball club in 2025, and are large reasons why the Padres are poised for a playoff run. But there have been additions that haven’t gotten as much attention, some having been even better seasons than some of the household names.
Padres turned out better than expected thanks to Nick Pivetta, Freddy Fermin, David Morgan
The Padres signed 32-year-old Nick Pivetta to a four-year deal worth $55 million over the offseason, filling a need for starting pitching.