Braves Lose Athletic 24-Year-Old Outfielder to Padres
Summary
The San Diego Padres signed Carlos Rodriguez, a minor-league outfielder formerly with the Atlanta Braves. Rodriguez was a Triple-A player with the Braves and now joins the Padres to add depth to their outfield options.Key Facts
- The San Diego Padres signed Carlos Rodriguez, a 24-year-old outfielder, to a minor-league deal.
- Rodriguez previously played in Triple-A for the Atlanta Braves.
- He used to be a Top 30 prospect in the Milwaukee Brewers system.
- Rodriguez played 138 minor-league games this season, most of them in Triple-A.
- He achieved career-highs in home runs (eight) and stolen bases (20) this season.
- Rodriguez has a skill set that includes good running, fielding, throwing, and hitting, as per MLB Pipeline ratings.
- The Padres have flexibility as Rodriguez is not on their 40-man roster yet.
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