Padres pick speedy outfielder Brandon Lockridge to fill out bench; Kyle Hart, Randy Vásquez round out rotation

Padres pick speedy outfielder Brandon Lockridge to fill out bench; Kyle Hart, Randy Vásquez round out rotation

He could end up seeing significant time in left field against left-handed starters; team announces late Monday that Stephen Kolek was optioned to Triple-A

Padres Option Stephen Kolek, Connor Joe

The Padres optioned Stephen Kolek. Read more about the move's significance at MLB Trade Rumors.

Balance reigns supreme as Padres fill out position player spots

PEORIA, Ariz. -- The position-player half of the Padres’ roster is set. Outfielder Brandon Lockridge has been informed he’s made the team, which finalizes the group of 13 position players who will comprise the Padres’ roster. Lockridge will mostly serve in a bench role -- where he can showcase his