MLB insider critiques "Padres spent so much money on Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts," but still looking for shortstop solutions - Source: Getty
Among all NL West teams, the San Diego Padres have managed to keep up with the high-spending LA Dodgers in terms of star players and performance. The Padres boast an array of stars, notably Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts, whose contracts with the team total $970 million.
Despite all that money invested in the infield — $340 million for Tatis, $350 million for Machado and $280 million for Bogaerts — the Padres still don't have a set everyday shortstop. Tatis was moved to right field after they onboarded Bogaerts who was then shifted to second base, leaving the shortstop position vacant for an everyday starter.
MLB Insider Robert Murray appeared on "The Baseball Insiders" on Friday to discuss the Padres’ concerns at shortstop and whether they are looking to address the position with a big name.
