SAN DIEGO -- The Padres are set with Eric Hosmer at first base. They probably aren't going to add to their already deep outfield either.
Everywhere else on the diamond? Well, if the right piece is available, general manager A.J. Preller is going to be interested.
"There's a lot of ways to get better," Preller said last month. "The good thing overall, from our standpoint, is that we have talent throughout the organization. We're at that point where we need to supplement that from the outside. Whether it be [via] the free-agency route, we'll look through that."
Of course, some needs are more glaring than others. There are a few spots where the Padres will add for depth purposes only. There are others where San Diego will be at the forefront of the offseason conversation.
As the Hot Stove season officially begins, here's a look at the needs in San Diego and what the Padres might be looking for at each spot.
STARTING PITCHING
Need: Top priority
What they're looking for: The Padres' farm system is the best in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline. But most of the organization's top arms are at the lower levels. There's no front-line starter in San Diego, and the rotation is jarringly inexperienced.
As things stand, all five rotation spots are up for grabs next spring. Joey Lucchesi and Eric Lauer have a clear upper hand. But otherwise, expect the Padres to be active as they look to add rotation options.
Given the strength of their farm system, the Padres will almost certainly be linked to the top available pitchers on the trade market (or at least the pitchers on the market with multiple years of team control remaining). If the Padres can't work out a trade, it's unlikely they pay exorbitantly in a mediocre class of free-agent pitchers. But they're almost certainly going to add somewhere. Their 5.09 rotation ERA was the worst in the National League last season.

SHORTSTOP/THIRD BASE
Need: Important
What they're looking for: The Padres might not be entirely sure yet what they're seeking here. More than anything, it should come down to the future of top prospect Fernando Tatis Jr.
No doubt, Tatis is part of the club's long-term infield. Ideally he'll be at shortstop, where the Padres can reap the most value from him. But that might not stop Preller from a reunion with Freddy Galvis.
Tatis is bound for a first-half callup next season, meaning if Galvis returns, he might be in a utility role rather than everyday shortstop. Tatis could also shift to third base on occasion.
In any case, if Galvis isn't re-signed, the Padres will be looking for a stopgap option at short -- probably one who can serve as a utility man across the infield once Tatis arrives. They could also add at third base, where there's plenty of long-term uncertainty surrounding William Myers and Christian Villanueva.

CATCHER
Need: Mild
What they're looking for: This one's purely a depth issue. The Padres have Austin Hedges and Francisco Mejia locked in as their top two catchers for 2019.
But it's a physically demanding position, and there aren't many options behind those two. A.J. Ellis is a free agent, and Raffy Lopez will likely be removed from the 40-man roster in the next month.
Prospect Austin Allen (No. 25 in the Padres' system per MLB Pipeline) is a nice piece, and he's probably slated for his big league debut at some point next year. But the Padres will almost certainly look to add a veteran this offseason -- one who will report to camp with the club but is likely to open the season at Triple-A.

BULLPEN
Need: Luxury
What they're looking for: The Brewers' bullpen received plenty of accolades during the postseason -- and deservedly so. But there's an argument to be made that the Padres' relief corps was actually better in 2018. They combined to post the second highest WAR (according to FanGraphs) for a bullpen in NL history.
It's a deep and young group, and all of those arms are back for 2019. Trey Wingenter, Robert Stock and Jose Castillo -- all rookies last season -- should only get better. Kirby Yates and Craig Stammen -- if they aren't traded this offseason -- will continue to be the anchors.
That being said, there's no spot more volatile year to year than the bullpen. Plus, Matt Strahm is expected to make a run at a rotation slot, removing arguably the most electric arm from the mix. It certainly wouldn't hurt if Preller were to bring a depth option or two on board -- especially if he can find another gem off the scrap heap in the same way he found Stammen, Yates and Brad Hand.