There is no far fewer teams than Padres in the left field position this season. Padres beat the left fielder –0.7 Bwar in the team’s first 50 games. While the trade deadline has been over two months, it’s no surprise that this huge weakness is already on the radar, as San Diego Union-Tribune’s Kevin Acee wrote: “Padres has begun exploring the trade market for left fielders.”
The list of internal options becomes thinner when San Diego is placed on Saturday Jason Heyward Due to left tilted strains, in the list of injured 10 days. The severity of Heyward’s stress is unclear, but even a small slant problem usually means at least a few weeks of recovery, which is already a tough season for veteran outfielders. Heyward hit .176/.223/.271 on just 95 plates and has missed 10 days of action in April due to earlier IL left knee inflammation.
Luis Campusano Called out from the corresponding move of Heyward in Triple-A, technically Padres provides Padres with the roster between Campusano Elias Diazand Martin Maldonado. But manager Mike Shildt said the campus will act as a DH for Padres to pitch on left-handed balls and may also spend some time as a first baseman. Any deployment can be released Gavin bed sheets Spend more time on the left and the combination of sheets, Brandon RockridgeAnd treasure Servant Taylor Wade Expect to perform left-field positions until Heyward is healthy, or perhaps until new members join the team.
back Jurickson Profar San Diego leaves free agents, signs Heyward and Connor Joe For a year-long, $1MM free agent signed a contract with the idea that two veterans could form cheap left-field rows. Those plans became problematic due to Heyward’s struggles and Padres’ preference for Lockridge, so Joe (who participated in only seven major league campaigns) was traded by the Reds earlier this month. Oscar Gonzalez It was also released earlier this week so he could sign with NPB’s Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles as Padres separated from another underperforming outfielder.
Lockridge hits 68 PA’s 197/.258/.262, rookie tirso ornelas Not doing much in limited game time either. The sheets had a very pleasant year on the plate, but he was a regular outfielder’s defensive responsibility, plus regular use in the left field would also produce another lineup as the paper took less time in the first base/DH mixture.
Given that the monks have obtained Luis Arraez If the Marlins start from the Marlins in early May 2024, it wouldn’t be shocked if AJ Preller’s baseball action president moved quickly instead of later. That said, Arraez’s trade is a perfect environmental storm as most of the outstanding teams wait until closer to the deadline to start uninstalling their top trade chips. The left field of established regular ranges like Arraez is not simple either, as Padres may be looking for more part-time or squad types now.
As it is until late May, struggling teams like Orioles or Pirates may see June perform before fully entering the sell mode. If Baltimore can’t turn around a shocking season, then outfielders and upcoming free agents Cedric Mullins,,,,, Ryan O’Hearnor Ramon Laureano Outfield development teams like Padres may be interested. Tommy Pham The Pirates’ year was tough and might have been used earlier, but despite Pham’s struggles, the former seed might get some consideration from his former team.
Check out the team that is already in a clear selling mode, white socks outfielder Andrew Benintendi Unless Chicago eats most of the remaining Bernardindi salary, it can be too expensive and therefore deserves serious business considerations. Mike Tauchman,,,,, Michael A. Taylor or Austin Slater Also available as a deadline rental. because Jesus Sanchez It’s easy to get, but Sanchez doesn’t hit much in 2025. The Rockies’ image can open up anyone but young players outside of anyone, although Colorado’s roster doesn’t offer much for San Diego’s clear upgrade.
