Earlier this week, news broke that the San Diego Padres were going to shake up the trade market in 2026 by putting their All-Star right fielder, Fernando Tatis Jr. , on the trading block. As soon as the speculation emerged, teams around the league began circling him and discussing how he would fit into their lineups. But here’s the twist: it’s not just hard to chase Tatis right now; it’s almost impossible.

Let’s talk numbers first. Tatis is locked into a contract that runs through 2034, with roughly $290 million still owed over the next nine seasons. Additionally, he has a full no-trade clause, which makes things much more complicated. How can a deal really materialize when the player has to agree, and the money left is so high?

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