The San Diego Padres infield alignment is set for the 2025 season. Barring an injury, it will be Luis Arraez at first base, Jake Cronenworth at second base, Xander Bogaerts at shortstop and Manny Machado at third base. It has the makings of an excellent defensive unit.
Keep an eye on the second base position, where Cronenworth is scooping up every ground ball hit in his direction. It would not shock anyone to see him finally get recognized as one of the top-fielding second basemen in the majors.
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Cronenworth is a two-time All-Star at second base.