The San Diego Padres have until Wednesday of next week to finalize their 26-man roster for the beginning of the 2025 season. Outfielder/first baseman Gavin Sheets had an opt-out available to him with his minor league contract, and the spring production he has shown would absolutely guarantee he would be grabbed by another team. As a result, he was added to the roster yesterday. It does not guarantee a 26-man roster spot, but he will be with the Padres in 2025. He does have a minor league option remaining, but his production would suggest a DH/bench role would be in his future.
Padres roster taking shape
