SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: Mitch Moreland #18 of the San Diego Padres looks on during the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Petco Park on September 22, 2020 in San Diego, California. The Angels defeated the Padres 4-2. (Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
With a hole at first base, Mitch Moreland is the ideal fix. Now is the time to bring him into the fold and platoon him with Mr. National.
The 2020 platoon of Howie Kendrick and Eric Thames backfired and both players are now free agents after the team declined their respective options.