
Padres Face Payroll Cuts and Potential Front Office Shake-Up Amidst Disappointing Season
The San Diego Padres are expected to cut their player payroll by about 20% to around $200 million for the 2024 season, following a disappointing year where they are likely to miss the postseason. The team's payroll has increased significantly in recent years, but they are now looking to reduce it due to non-compliance with MLB regulations regarding their debt service ratio. Despite the payroll reduction, the Padres plan to build around key players such as Xander Bogaerts, Manny Machado Jr., and Fernando Tatis.
