The San Diego Padres are likely to be at least somewhat active during the 2025 Winter Meetings, especially when one considers how relatively quiet they've been up to this point in the offseason.
Among a host of other needs, first base remains a glaring hole on the roster. A loaded free-agent market at the position could yield an upgrade over the Luis Arraez-Ryan O'Hearn duo the team ran out to the cold corner in 2025, but budget constraints could push the Padres to look toward the trade market.
If that proves to be the case, the Tampa Bay Rays stand out as an obvious partner.