SAN DIEGO -- The Padres think they've found a championship-caliber manager. Now, they'll spend the rest of the offseason looking to build a championship-caliber roster and coaching staff around Bob Melvin.

The Padres introduced Melvin in a press conference at Petco Park, solving their most pressing riddle of the winter. But with the baseball calendar officially turning to Hot Stove season, here are some of the other most frequently asked questions in San Diego:

Which players are free agents?
There won't be too much roster turnover in traditional free agency for the Padres, with only Tommy Pham, Daniel Hudson and Mark Melancon as the big names who have hit the open market.

Separately, the Padres outrighted a handful of players to clear space on their 40-man roster. Lefty Daniel Camarena, righties Miguel Diaz and Dan Altavilla, catcher Webster Rivas, shortstop Ivan Castillo and outfielder Brian O'Grady all became free agents.

Late-season acquisitions Vince Velasquez, Ross Detwiler and Jake Marisnick became free agents, as well.

Which players have contract options?
Melancon declined his end of a $5 million mutual option for 2022.

The Padres exercised club options for righty relievers Craig Stammen ($4 million) and Pierce Johnson ($3 million), and utility player Jurickson Profar exercised his $7.33 million player option.

Right-hander Keone Kela had a conditional option kick in when he underwent Tommy John surgery in May. The Padres could have brought him back for just $800,000 for the 2022 season, but they did not pick up the option, allowing Kela to become a free agent. The Padres also declined the $4 million club option on Marisnick's contract.

What's the status of the coaching staff?
A couple hires are already in place alongside Melvin. That includes pitching coach Ruben Niebla, who arrived with glowing reviews from the Cleveland organization. Meanwhile, Ben Fritz, who had served as interim pitching coach after Larry Rothschild was dismissed, is expected to return to his prior role as bullpen coach.

Now, the rest of the staff must be filled. Melvin boasts a decades-long background in the game and has connections across the sport. He will likely dip into that rolodex. It's also possible the Padres look within, whether that's rehiring coaches from their 2021 staff or diving into their Minor League system.

"There's going to be a blend of that," Melvin said during his introductory press conference. "I want to hear about what we have here in the organization. I'll probably have a few names to throw out there, too. But we want to get it right, as a complete staff."

Which players came off the injured list?
As you can probably guess -- considering the way injuries affected the Padres down the stretch -- this list is a doozy. Five days after the World Series, all players come off the IL. During the season, players on the 60-day IL do not count against a team's 40-man roster. That typically leads to a bit of a roster crunch when they're activated in November.

Here's the list of Padres who ended the season on the 60-day IL:

RHPs Kela, Mike Clevinger, Trey Wingenter, Michel Baez, Altavilla; LHPs Matt Strahm, Adrian Morejon, Drew Pomeranz, José Castillo; C Austin Nola; OF Jorge Oña.

Where does the 40-man roster stand right now?
The Padres have one open spot after the remaining 60-day IL players were added.

What's up with the Rule 5 Draft?
The Padres might not be quite as busy as they've been in the past when it comes to the Rule 5 Draft. They've got a nearly full 40-man roster, and MacKenzie Gore is their only true must-add prospect ahead of the deadline to protect players on Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. PT.

This year's class of Rule 5-eligible players includes most college players drafted in 2018 or earlier and most high school/international players signed in 2017 or earlier. Those not added to the 40-man roster can be selected by other clubs in the Rule 5 Draft on Dec. 8.

Who might be a non-tender candidate?
This year’s non-tender deadline is Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. ET, and the Padres have some intriguing candidates.

The health status of Dinelson Lamet and Matt Strahm will be front and center as this deadline approaches. If both were healthy, it'd be a no-brainer for the Padres to bring them back. But Lamet (right elbow) and Strahm (left knee) have missed significant time over the past couple seasons.

Lamet made $4.2 million last season and has two years of salary arbitration remaining. Strahm made $2 million and will become a free agent after next season.

Are there any extension candidates?
During his brilliant 2021 season, Joe Musgrove spoke repeatedly about his love of pitching for his hometown team. The right-hander can become a free agent after the '22 season and will be only 29 years old then. As such, there might be interest from both sides in a potential extension.

What are the Padres looking for in trades and free agency?
The Padres could use some pitching, considering the way they scrambled to fill rotation and bullpen spots down the stretch. That might mean general manager A.J. Preller pursues a big-name arm or two, whether a starter or a closer to replace Melancon. But it will certainly mean that Preller looks to bolster his overall pitching depth after the 2021 disaster.

Meantime, the Padres might also look to move the contract(s) of Wil Myers and/or Eric Hosmer in order to clear some financial flexibility to use on pitching. Myers' deal, entering its final year, would be easier to move. But with Pham also departing, that could leave the Padres in search of a corner outfielder.

What are the other important dates?
The General Managers Meetings take place from Nov. 8-11 in Carlsbad, Calif. The Collective Bargaining Agreement expires on Dec. 1. The Winter Meetings are scheduled for Dec. 6-9 in Orlando. The international signing period closes on Dec. 15.