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As the dust settled on the 2023 season, speculation arose regarding the future of the Padres. Despite finishing the second half of the season as one of MLB’s top teams, they now find themselves contemplating significant changes. Reports indicate that the Padres are entertaining trades for star players, including starting pitcher Dylan Cease, infielder Luis Arraez, and Xander Bogaerts. Such moves might reshape the franchise's direction, sparking a potential rebuilding phase amid fan discontent.