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In Depth: San Diego Padres Make 3 Roster Cuts, Option Breakout Pitcher in Surprise Move
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Sports Illustrated uses this report to examine San Padres Make 3 Cuts, Option Breakout Pitcher in Surprise Move. The San Padres made three more spring cuts on Tuesday as they get closer to finalizing their squad ahead of Opening Day.
The San Padres announced another round of cuts on Tuesday, this one involving some spring stars. We have optioned RHP Ty Adcock to Triple-A El Paso and reassigned LHP Jackson Wolf and INF/OF Samad Taylor to minor camp.
With today’s moves, we now have 51 players in Major camp. It appeared he was making a case to break camp with the on the big
Instead, he will open the in Triple-A. I think short stints in the big leagues, he could be really good, Stammen said.
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