Veteran infielder Ian Kinsler (Boston Red Sox) has signed a two-year contract with the San Diego Padres.
a major league home base, has signed a free agent second baseman Kinsler.
The club has not yet made an official announcement, but according to sources, it is expected to be a two-year, $ 8 million deal. "
San Diego is a team that needs shortstop and third base reinforcement. The medium is "Kinsler is second base, but San Diego seems to have made a choice to reinforce the two positions. luis urias, who is considered second baseman for the future, is likely to start next season as a shortstop. luis urias has played a lot of shortstops in the minor leagues. "
If Fernando Tatis Jr. becomes a shortstop, luis urias will return to second base and Kinsler will be used as an infield utility option. When young players grow up, Kinsler is likely to play third baseman.
Kinsler is a veteran with a batting average of .271 with 248 homers and 887 RBI with 1,081 batters in the major leagues. He has been voted All-Star four times and has won the American League second baseman Gold Glove this year.
"The sources do not mean that Kinsler's acquisition will be a free trial. San Diego has a lot of great playing experience and wants a veteran shortstop to help young infielders grow. "
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