The San Diego Padres have a thin minor league system due to frequent trades, with top prospects like CJ Abrams, James Woods, and MacKenzie Gore no longer in their organization. Remaining prospects like Leo De Vries, Henry Baez, and Ethan Salas show promise, but the team’s lack of success in making deep playoff runs despite significant spending under GM AJ Preller raises questions about their strategy. Leo De Vries is the top prospect, Henry Baez has shown improvement, and Kale Fountain is emerging as a player to watch.
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