The Padres find themselves in an uncomfortable place. They might have invested too much in the 2023 season to pursue a full sell-off while also hurting their future in 2024 and beyond in the process. dennistlin on San Diego's deadline conundrum.
Based on the results of this season, the Padres figure to need offensive help at catcher, first base, designated hitter and center field. Even before considering pitching, that’s a lot of holes for a team with roughly $128 million committed to eight players in 2024.
No potential trade asset could bring back more major-league-ready help than Soto, who might be due $30 million or so in his final year of salary arbitration. On the other hand, the 24-year-old has been the team’s most valuable player according to FanGraphs’ version of wins above replacement; he’ll be motivated to be even better in a contract year and the Padres may hold out hope that they can extend a hitter for whom they surrendered so much talent.
On the right side of the infield, the Padres could be facing tough decisions. Ha-Seong Kim’s two-way play amid a move to second base has been a major positive, but Cronenworth’s shift to first base and his offensive struggles have drained his on-field value. Only one of these players offers much trade value, and it’s not Cronenworth, who recently received an $80 million extension and can block deals to eight teams per year starting in 2024.than Kim as part of potential trades.
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