The San Diego Padres 2018 free agency cycle will always be remembered for Eric Hosmer. Whether the team lands him or not, fans will remember this offseason as the moment San Diego tried to take their team from cellar dweller to playoff contender.
However that doesn’t mean the team hasn’t been involved with other free agents. They’ve signed Jordan Lyles and Colton Brewer to major league deals, and have been connected to many others. According to a new report, the Padres were interested in a player not many would’ve expected.