Jake Cronenworth has been talked about as a potential trade piece for the past couple of seasons. He has value in that he can play multiple positions and is steady at the plate. For now, Cronenworth is projected
to be the second baseman for the San Diego Padres on opening day although that could change in the coming weeks. Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune looks at Cronenworth and what he can bring to the 2026 team as part of his ongoing Padres roster review.
Baseball News:
- MacKenzie Gore is moving to Arlington to become a member of the Texas Rangers after the Washington Nationals traded their ace pitcher for five minor league prospects.
- Reliever Taylor Rogers and the Minnesota Twins agreed to a one-year deal. The Twins also sent utility infielder Vidal Brujan to the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations. In a corresponding move the Mets designated reliever Richard Lovelady for assignment.
- A day after agreeing to terms with Cody Bellinger, the New York Yankees made another addition claiming Marco Luciano off waivers.
