The Padres’ 2025 seems to have already been a novel wrapped in a riddle smothered in drama. Their game Friday against the Reds will bring them to the exact midpoint of the season.

As one of the big three Padres pitchers set to be a free agent, Lin is urging the team to let him walk and cut ties with Suarez after the 2025 season. He's pitched four seasons in the big leagues ...