# Padres Draft Strategy Amid Thin Farm System | San Diego Padres News

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Published: 2026-07-09T20:18:04+00:00
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The Padres are set to draft 21st overall with a $9.5M bonus pool and a compensatory pick, giving them more flexibility—but their core strategy remains unchanged: find the best talent. With a thin farm system ranked 30th by Baseball America, they’re doubling down on aggressive scouting and signing elite prospects. Historically favoring high school lefties in the first round—especially under A.J. Preller—they’ve skipped college first-rounders since 2016, banking on the draft board’s tendencies. This draft kicks off Saturday, and while the extra resources help, the focus is still on building through raw talent, year after year. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4b8904d8b35873a2

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