The San Diego Padres face a daunting task in bolstering their starting pitching rotation, with Dylan Cease signing elsewhere and Michael Kings re-signing looking unlikely. The team needs at least eight starters but currently has only six with major league experience. A new potential addition to the free agent market is Japanese pitcher Kohei Arihara, who has recovered from a shoulder injury and pitched exceptionally well in Japan. Arihara will become available on December second, offering an intriguing option for teams like the Padres seeking a proven and reliable veteran to strengthen their rotation.

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