Training underway, rumors are swirling around the league, and one former Houston Astros World Series champion is reportedly set to join the San Diego Padres. As the 2025 MLB season approaches, teams are finalizing their rosters while Spring Training gets underway in Arizona and Florida.

The San Diego Padres have made a signing that few saw coming. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Monday that the Padres have agreed to a deal with free agent first baseman Yuli Gurriel.

Details of Jason Heyward’s $1 million, one-year contract with the San Diego Padres:

A former Houston Astros World Series hero has inked a ... Astros fan favorite Yuli Gurriel has signed a one-year deal with the San Diego Padres, a contract which is essentially just a camp invite ...

The Houston Astros need a young outfielder to step up in 2025 after trading all-star Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs. Jacob Melton may be the young man to do it.

Yuli Gurriel made an offensive gesture after the Astros first baseman homered off the Dodgers' Yu Darvish in the 2017 World Series. Now, they're teammates.

According to MLB Insider Francys Romero, the Padres are bringing two-time World Series champion Yuli Gurriel into their fold (h/t San Diego Padres on SI’s Noah Camras). Romero relayed the financials of the deal, first reported by Jon Heyman of the New York Post:

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The Chicago Cubs have been active all offseason, proving they are dedicated to getting better and addressing their desired needs. Chicago has already traded for stars like Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros to add a power-hitting outfielder and another piece to the bullpen.

The San Diego Padres have made a signing that few saw ... Now 40 years old, Gurriel was a two-time World Series champion with the Houston Astros, whom he played for from 2016-22.