Stephen Kolek

The Padres Acquire Catcher Freddy Fermin From The Royals

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Padres Acquire Freddy Fermin from Royals

Fabian Garcia
July 31, 2025

Kansas City Royals
San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres have agreed to a deal with the Kansas City Royals to acquire catcher Freddy Fermin in exchange for right-handers Stephen Kolek and Ryan Bergert. In parallel to AJ Preller’s blockbuster trade with the Athletics Thursday morning, the Padres are making massive moves to beef up their offensive lineup with a new […]