Fansided · Nov 14, 2025
Mariners need to stay far away from Padres superstar surrounded by trade buzz
The idea of dropping Fernando Tatis Jr. into the same outfield as Julio Rodríguez sounds like a cheat code. The fine print looks a lot less fun.
Wild Card Series - San Diego Padres v Chicago Cubs - Game One | Michael Reaves/GettyImagesSeattle Mariners fans are doing what they always do when a superstar’s name hits the rumor mill: firing up the trade machine and Photoshopping teal onto someone else’s generational talent. This time, it’s Fernando Tatis Jr. after Bob Nightengale of USA Today casually floated the idea that, under the weight of all their bloated, back-loaded deals, the Padres might eventually have to move their $340 million right fielder.