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Not only did the Padres wait until Jan. 24 to make their first major league acquisition — right-handed pitcher Ron Marinaccio in a trade with the Chicago White Sox — but the Friars are yet to make a big league signing, although reports have circulated Tuesday that the team is in agreement on a one-year deal with catcher Elias Diaz.

The Cincinnati Reds could emerge as a potential suitor to sign Texas Rangers free agent Max Scherzer this winter.

The Padres and Cubs have discussed a Dylan Cease trade, which would send the starter back to the Windy City after one year in San Diego.

The San Diego Padres are among eight teams looking to sign an outfielder this offseason, according to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez. More news: Padres Don't Want to

The San Diego Padres agreed to a deal with catcher Elias Díaz, reports the New York Post's Jon Heyman.Díaz appeared in 12 games for the Padres last season after the Colorado Rockies released him in August.

The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs have had discussions about star right-hander Dylan Cease, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi.Cease is scheduled to earn $13.75 million in 2025 as he enters his final season of team control before reaching free agency.

The White Sox talked to the Reds and Giants about a trade involving Luis Robert Jr., but a deal seems unlikely. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Giants offloaded some salary by trading left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers to the Reds in exchange for Minor League reliever Braxton Roxby, the clubs announced on Wednesday. According to a source,

The San Francisco Giants reportedly discussed a trade with the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Luis Robert earlier this offseason.

Windber Area High School graduate Braxton Roxby is part of a trade between the Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants, according to reports Wednesday afternoon.