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SAN DIEGO — On Thursday morning, the Padres loaded up the trucks to send thousands of pieces of equipment to Peoria, Arizona where they will hold spring training ahead of the 2025 season.

With spring training fast approaching, Luis Arraez and his wife, Gladys Penalvar de Arraez, have been making the most of their time before the regular season kicks into high gear.