The Los Angeles Dodgers have significantly bolstered their chances for the upcoming MLB season by infusing their roster with key players like Blake Snell and Michael Conforto, while also retaining talent like Blake Treinen and Teoscar Hernández. On the contrary, the San Diego Padres have struggled to make impactful moves, losing out on Roki Sasaki, which could have solidified their pitching rotation for a fraction of the cost.

Despite this, Padres' pitcher Michael King remains optimistic, believing that had they defeated the Dodgers in last year’s postseason, they could have claimed the World Series title. With the loss of key players like Kyle Higashioka and Ha-Seong Kim, the Padres are still seeking trades to manage payroll, leaving their season prospects uncertain.