This is the one no-brainer, as the Padres would have to pay Myers $20 million coming off his worst campaign since his sophomore slump . The Padres will owe Myers a $1 million buyout.He holds a $7.5 million player option against a $1 million buyout and could entertain searching for a better payday after his OPS jumped from .649 in 2021 to .723 this year.He holds a $6.5 million player option against a $1.
An elbow injury barred him from helping the Padres in the 2020 postseason, Tommy John surgery wiped away the 2021 season and a slew of ailments, most notably his right knee, made Clevinger an inconsistent performer in his last year before free agency. Like Manaea, Clevinger’s NLCS appearance will make it difficult to consider a reunion outside the friendliest of team deals.The 30-year-old switch-hitter looked like he was earning a big contract with an .