Even though Alexi Amarista was a mediocre every day shortstop, many San Diego Padres fans were concerned when the 27-year-old moved to Colorado in free agency. Without one of the most critical positions on the field filled, what were the Padres to do?
Luis Sardinas had been playing much better toward the end of 2016, but is still inexperienced. To put the entire weight of the shortstop position on the 23-year-old’s shoulders was far from ideal.
San Diego did select Allen Cordoba in the Rule 5 Draft, but in all likelihood, it will be Sardinas every day.