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MLB Rumors: Former NY Yankees player reportedly joins Padres for upcoming season

As the offseason draws to a close, the San Diego Padres have reportedly signed a former New York Yankees player for the upcoming season.

Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on.
Ā© Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesManager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on.

Excitement is building among MLB fans across the U.S. as the regular season is set to kick off next month. As spring training camps ramp up, franchises are making significant roster moves. Among them are the San Diego Padres, who reportedly signed a former New York Yankees player.

According to a report by Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Padres have inked a deal with Miguel Andujar for the next season. Andujar, who spent six years with the Yankees, nearly clinched the Rookie of the Year award in the 2019 MLB season.

ā€œOutfielder Miguel Andujar and the San Diego Padres have agreed on a one-year, $4 million contract,ā€ ESPNā€˜s Jeff Passan stated on his X account, providing insight into the contract details reached between the Padres and Andujar for the upcoming season.

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With Yu Darvish contemplating retirement, this deal could strengthen the Padres’ roster, especially with only a few days remaining before spring training camps commence.

Miguel Andujar runs for base

Miguel Andujar #38 of the Cincinnati Reds runs the bases.

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Andujar’s Performance with the Yankees

Between 2017 and 2022, Andujar was a good hitter in the Yankees lineup. Although he didn’t win a championship or earn an All-Star appearance while wearing the pinstripes, his performance made a significant impact over those six years.

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These were Andujar’s stats during his tenure with the Yankees:

  • Games: 259
  • At-bats: 939
  • AVG: .273
  • HR: 35
  • RBI: 122
  • OPS: .754
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Padres’ projected lineup with Andujar

With this reported acquisition, the Padres have high expectations for Andujar as he enters his 10th MLB season. Alongside stars like Fernando Tatis Jr., the Padres aim to bounce back this season, building on their strong performance in the last regular season.

Here’s the projected lineup for the Padres:

  1. Fernando Tatis Jr. RF
  2. Jackson Merrill CF
  3. Manny Machado 3B
  4. Miguel Andujar DH
  5. Xander Bogaerts SS
  6. Jake Cronenworth 2B
  7. Sung-mun Song 1B
  8. Freddy Fermin C
  9. Ramon Laureano LF
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