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Padres Trim Roster: 9 Players Reassigned or Optioned
6 Mar
Summary
- Nine players reassigned or optioned in second wave of cuts.
- Roster reductions continue as Opening Day approaches.
- Padres now have 59 players remaining in Major League camp.
The San Diego Padres have announced their second series of roster adjustments, reassigning eight players and optioning one. This significant reduction brings the total number of players currently in Major League camp down to 59.
Among those reassigned were pitchers Sean Boyle, Evan Fitterer, Francis Peña, and Ethan Routzahn, along with infielders Marcos Castanon and Romeo Sanabria. Infielder/outfielder Clay Dungan and catcher Brendan Durfee were also reassigned. Pitcher Miguel Mendez was optioned to Double-A San Antonio.
These moves are part of the team's ongoing effort to shape its roster as the regular season approaches. The Padres anticipate further rounds of cuts in the weeks leading up to Opening Day to establish the final 26-man squad.
