Summary
The San Diego Padres are being encouraged to sign Marcell Ozuna, a 35-year-old free agent from the Atlanta Braves, to add power to their lineup. The Padres experienced a shortage of home runs this past season, ranking among the lowest in the league.
Key Facts
- The San Diego Padres need more starting pitching and offensive power this offseason.
- They retained pitcher Michael King but need to fill the gap left by losing Dylan Cease.
- The Padres hit the third-fewest home runs in the league last season.
- Marcell Ozuna is a potential target for the Padres as a free agent.
- Ozuna, aged 35, hit 21 home runs this past season and has a total of 100 home runs over the last three years.
- Despite a decline in certain performance metrics, Ozuna improved his plate discipline with a career-high walk rate.
- Adding Ozuna could help address the Padres' need for power hitters.
