San Diego Padres Announce Non-Roster Invites to Major League Spring Training

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SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres have announced the invitation of 28 players to their Major League Spring Training.

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Pitchers:

  • Right-Handed Pitchers (9): Harold Chirino, José Espada, Logan Gillaspie, Braden Nett, Eduarniel Núñez, Luis Patiño, Francis Pena, Bradgley Rodriguez, J.B. Wendelken.
  • Left-Handed Pitchers (4): Austin Davis, Jake Higginbotham, Austin Krob, Ryan Och.

Catchers (5):

  • Rodolfo Durán
  • Martín Maldonado
  • Ethan Salas
  • Brandon Valenzuela
  • Anthony Vilar

Infielders (5):

  • Mike Brosseau
  • Leodalis De Vries
  • Niko Goodrum
  • Mason McCoy
  • Romeo Sanabria

Outfielders (3):

  • Oscar Gonzalez
  • Yonathan Perlaza
  • Forrest Wall

Infielders/Outfielders (2):

  • Trenton Brooks
  • Clay Dungan

Among these 28 players, 12 are minor league free agents who are new to the organization, and 12 have Major League experience. Additionally, 11 of the 28 invitees were originally signed or drafted by San Diego.

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