Again, there’s nothing going on right now since the league and the players are in a lockout so why not talk about a past Padres player in Hunter Renfroe. He was drafted by San Diego out of Mississippi State and showed power and a strong outfield arm when he reached the big league level, hitting a combined 59 home runs in his last two seasons with the Friars. These traits made him an appealing trade target for the Tampa Bay Rays, who acquired him from AJ Preller before the 2020 season.
In hindsight though, don’t you think Preller wants him back?