The fruits of recent Drafts are just about everywhere on this Padres roster. Playing center field? 2021 first-rounder Jackson Merrill. All-Star setup man Jason Adam? Acquired for ‘22 first-rounder Dylan Lesko.

On Sunday July 13, MLB will hold the first three rounds of the 2025 player draft and the San Diego Padres will have pick #25, no pick in the supplemental rounds or the second round, and pick #99 in the third round.

2025 MLB Mock Draft: Ethan Holliday goes No. 1 to the Nationals, two SEC lefty pitchers go in the top five The 2025 Draft is set for July 13

The Padres need an arm or two this season. They'll have plenty to look at in spring training. Let's break them down.

Who will the Nationals take No. 1? Who is atop your team's board? Kiley McDaniel lays it all out as draft week arrives.

Over the past two seasons, Jarren Advincula has proven he can hit in the crown jewel of wood-bat summer ball, the Cape Cod League. On Monday, he showed he can perform with the lumber in New York City too.

De’Von Achane: Plan B has Achane, who had 1,499 yards from scrimmage last season, as the face of the offense in 2026. That’s because 2025 will likely be the final year for wide receiver Tyreek Hill (due to count $51.9 million against the salary cap in 2026) and no one else, including Waddle, fits the bill as the No. 1 offensive option.

An environmental report on a wildfire risk plan for the Los Padres National Forest is up for public review. It will cover six counties.

The Padres have exceeded most expectations so far in 2025 but there remains plenty of questions to ponder.

The 2025 MLB Draft kicks off on Sunday, July 13th, and the San Diego Padres are once again on the hunt for their next wave of homegrown stars. After a year filled with ups and downs, the front office is looking to bolster the farm system with a fresh crop of young talent that could one day help the major league roster.