San Diego Padres fans react to report that they, alongside the Miami Marlins, are interested in Johnny Cueto: "Marlins and Padres? Welcome to SD"

The San Diego Padres are reportedly interested in veteran pitcher Johnny Cueto. They were impressed with his 2022 season, where he found quite a bit of success. Cueto had his best ERA since 2018.

San Diego isn't the only team interested in his talents. The Miami Marlins are interested in signing the free-agent pitcher as well.

Cueto is well-respected around the league, and teams know they're getting a quality teammate when they sign him. On days when he isn't pitching, fans can see him talking and joking with other players. Fans usually catch him with a big smile on his face.

In his lone season with the Chicago White Sox, he became one of the most consistent pitchers in their rotation. In 25 games, he amassed a 3.35 ERA with 102 strikeouts. He even threw a complete game last season.

San Diego Padres fans would love to add Cueto to their rotation. It wouldn't cost the team much, and he's a veteran who isn't seeking a long-term contract. It makes a ton of sense why San Diego would be interested in him.

San Diego fans think this is a no-brainer for Johnny Cueto. The Padres are the way to go if he's looking to compete for a World Series title. They've been trying to build something special in San Diego for the past couple of seasons now.

Other fans speculated that some trades are on the horizon. The Miami Marlins don't necessarily need a starting pitcher, but they would if they were to trade one of their own. Teams around the league have been asking Miami about Sandy Alcantara and Pablo Lopez.

This year may be the year for the San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres have gotten inherently better since last season. Their biggest signing, Xander Bogaerts, gives the team one of the most stacked lineups in the league.

The signing will more than likely shift Ha-Seong Kim to second base and a returning Fernando Tatis Jr. to the outfield. Jake Cronenworth will likely start most games at first base.

With the team signing Bogaerts and Tatis Jr. making a return, this San Diego Padres team is scary. Watch for them to make some noise in 2023.

About the author

Jared "Bloomy" Bloom is a journalist covering Major League Baseball at Sportskeeda and a former college baseball pitcher from Illinois, who just graduated with a Master's degree in Sport Psychology.

A writer with over 3 years of experience, Jared is consistently more concerned with quality than quantity, thoroughly checking multiple sources of information, and prides himself in being knowledgeable not just about MLB, but the game of baseball in general. He loves breaking down plays and game-changing moments, as well as looking closer into players' statistics.

Jared is a die-hard Chicago White Sox fan, and one of his earliest memories is seeing his great-grandfather, a huge Sox fan, in his rocking chair watching a game. Jared started playing from the age of 5 with his grandfather coaching him early on.

Jared loved Tim Lincecum for his quirky delivery and looked up to him as a role model when playing. His current favorite is Phillies star Bryce Harper, an exciting player who doesn't let injuries hold him back. Jared's favorite sports moment is Mark Buehrle's opening day between-the-legs glove flip to first base in 2010.

When he is not watching or writing about baseball, Jared can be found racing BMX at his local Rockford BMX track or coaching his local youth travel baseball team.

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