The San Diego Padres have one of the weaker rosters in baseball, according to many. But this spring, a whole lot more than the team’s roster is going to be on display.
On Friday, the Padres announced the names of 28 players who are not currently listed on the 40-man roster, but will be invited to Arizona to train with the team. And while many years’ non-roster invites are merely prospects gaining experience before returning to the minors, this season could be much different.
After San Diego added outfielder Collin Cowgill and shortstop Erick Aybar on Tuesday, the veteran presence the club is searching for may ironically come by way of a late non-roster addition.