SAN DIEGO -- Padres general manager A.J. Preller has never been one to shy away from challenging his best prospects. He made that much clear once again on Thursday, when the club announced its non-roster invites to Major League Spring Training.
The list features 24 players, including four highly touted pitching prospects and top middle infielders Fernando Tatis Jr. and Luis Urias. In total, eight of San Diego's 14 top prospects will take part in big league camp.
Among the veterans included are shortstop Dusty Coleman and right-handers Tyson Ross and Chris Young.