The second base position battle is going to be fun to monitor throughout Spring Training, and that was before the San Diego Padres added Brian Dozier on a minor league deal before Sunday’s spring opener. Dozier, 32, spent last season with the Washington Nationals and slashed .238/0.340/.430 with 20 home runs and 50 RBI in 135 games.
He received MVP votes between 2015 and 2017, but it would appear he’s no longer that player. Per the San Diego Union-Tribune, Dozier had several offers on the table, including both guaranteed and non-guaranteed contracts, but ultimately chose to sign with the Padres because he felt he had the best chance to play.