The San Diego Padres concluded the 2024 season just a step or two behind its nemesis, the Los Angeles Dodgers. San Diego lost to Los Angeles in the National League Division Series after dominating the first half of the series. Since then, the Padres have lost a number of players to free agency, while the Dodgers have added a significant amount of talent to their team.
San Diego must make a few moves before the end of the winter, or it risks becoming an afterthought in the National League West. Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report recently predicted that the Padres would sign free agency infielder Brendan Rodgers from the division rival Colorado Rockies. Spotrac expects Rodgers will get a five-year, $56 million contract this winter.
“For a Gold Glove middle infielder, Rodgers has had a solid bat … in games played at Coors Field,” said Miller. “Career splits of a .826 OPS at home compared to .628 on the road have undoubtedly made it difficult for the 28-year-old to find a new home.”Do you know where he’s been even better? He has a.887 OPS in 20 career games at Petco Park, and the Padres have two places in their lineup that are very open. Rodgers, 28, hit.267/.314/.407 in 135 games with the Rockies last season.
He’s been a reliable hitter in their lineup for a few years now. San Diego could pursue him out of desperation after losing Ha-Seong Kim to free agency. Players and fans appear to be growing dissatisfied with the Padres’ lack of movements this winter, which might lead to the front management becoming desperate in a move like this.
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