DIVISIONAL OUTLOOK: NL West—SD's middle infield
Mar 2 2013
Jedd Gyorko (2B, SD) is making his case to be the starter at second base for the Padres, as he connected for three home runs in the first week of the Catcus League. He hit 30 home runs a season ago, between Double-A and (mostly) Triple-A. While each of those stops was a hitter-friendly environment, most analysts feel that Gyorko is ready to be a strong offensive contributor at the big league level. With Chase Headley as the long-term answer at third base, the Padres moved Gyorko over to second last season, where he appeared in 47 games. That is obviously still a work in progress, but if he can handle things defensively and keeps hitting, it may be difficult to give the second base job to anyone else.
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Tomorrow
Keibert Ruiz was injured by a freak foul ball, but can he show enough improvement on both sides of the ball once healthy to preserve his PT? Plus: Harris in ATL; Marsh in PHI; Alvarez at NYM; Sánchez in MIA; more.
Jun 30 2025 3:10am
Jun 30 2025 3:10am
Is this the emergence of the player the Cardinals traded for?
Jun 28 2025 3:06am
Another opportunity for Toglia in COL; Nelson grabs rotation spot in ARI; Glasnow tracking toward return in LA: Sheets and Yastrzemski taking advantage of every day playing time in SD and SF.
Jun 26 2025 3:05am
Jun 26 2025 3:05am
While Toronto is standing by Jeff Hoffman, the team has no shortage of other late-inning options.
Jun 25 2025 3:10am
Jun 25 2025 3:10am
Denzel Clarke has provided great defense for the A's but has been a hole on offense. Is a change needed?
Jun 24 2025 3:05am
Jun 24 2025 3:05am
