On the set of MLB Network at the 2018 Winter Meetings, Padres general manager A.J. Preller was asked about Fernando Tatis Jr., who back then was a top prospect on the verge of breaking into the big leagues.

For the San Diego Padres, the player most often brought up in rumor and speculation by fans and media alike is Fernando Tatis Jr. The two-time Platinum Glove winning right fielder is a cornerstone of the San Diego franchise.

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s future with the San Diego Padres receives a big update in 2025. Find out the latest on Tatis in San Diego!

In New York they know they cannot afford to continue to rely so much on Aaron Judge, which is why they are after one of the most explosive bats in MLB, Fernando Tatis Jr. However,

Logan White, one of A.J. Preller’s most trusted lieutenants and the head of player development, is retiring. He won the West Coast Scout of the Year Award and announced his retirement after the award. He has 40-plus years of time in baseball, 10 years as part of Preller’s scouting group.