PEORIA, Ariz. —
The Padres are flooding second base.
The team added yet another player to the crowded field of contenders vying for playing time at the position when it agreed to terms with veteran Brian Dozier on a minor league deal.
The 32-year-old Dozier is expected to be on the field Monday, joining Jurickson Profar, Greg Garcia, Ty France, Jake Cronenworth and others who will get work at second in the spring.
“That’s our most open competition,” manager Jayce Tingler said. “Season happens, injuries happen. The more quality depth that we can build, it just gives us more options for later down the line.