Padres Sign 27-Year-Old Slugger After Strong Japan Stint: Report
Summary
The San Diego Padres have signed Leandro Cedeño to a minor-league contract. Cedeño, who previously played in Japan, is known for his power hitting.Key Facts
- The Padres have had a quiet offseason with few major league additions.
- Leandro Cedeño is a 27-year-old player who can play first base and outfield.
- Cedeño spent three seasons playing in Japan's professional baseball league.
- In Japan, he hit 31 home runs in 229 games.
- Before Japan, he was part of the St. Louis Cardinals and Arizona Diamondbacks minor-league teams.
- In 2022, Cedeño hit 32 home runs in 123 games between Double-A and Triple-A leagues.
- The Padres often trade top prospects, so they need to keep adding players to their minor-league system.
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