Fernando Tatis Jr.'s gives Padres added punch in the lineup and star in the outfield; but who will the club rely on until he returns?
Expect to hear variations of that phrase throughout spring training, because the most anticipated season in Padres history will begin with a giant hole in the lineup.
Here’s a first pass at that exercise ahead of Monday’s first reporting date for pitchers and catchers participating in the World Baseball Classic:Nola caught every inning in the playoffs, but the front office cut Jorge Alfaro in November, essentially clearing a path for the 24-year-old Campusano, long the catcher of the future, to finally grab a larger share of the playing time.
Even if Cronenworth is light on power for a traditional first baseman, this infield alignment — Machado at third, Bogaerts at short, Kim at second and Cronenworth at first — is likely the best in franchise history and one of the best in the game. Plus, the versatility of Carpenter, Cronenworth and Kim will allow Padres manager Bob Melvin plenty of opportunities to spell his regulars on the infield and in the outfield.
Trent Grisham signs autographs during the Padres’ 2023 FanFest at Petco Park on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 in San Diego.This group will look a lot deeper once Tatis is back in the fold. Until then, it’s Grisham in center field, Soto likely in left and Engel and Azocar competing for at-bats in right. Carpenter and Dixon can also play corner spots in the outfield, giving Melvin plenty of match-up options as he negotiates the first 20 games without Tatis.
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