The Padres make an early offseason move, signing infielder Trenton Brooks from their NL West rival, the San Francisco Giants.
The San Diego Padres have added first baseman Trenton Brooks on a minor league contract, as noted in MLB.com's transactions log.Brooks is a depth piece but could come in clutch if the Padres have to rearrange their infield lineup. San Diego currently has Luis Arráez and Jake Cronenworth as options at first base, but things could shift if Xander Bogaerts returns to shortstop with Ha-Seong Kim now a free agent.
Brooks, now 29, has built a reputation in the minor leagues for his exceptional plate discipline. Over the past four seasons, he logged 1,691 plate appearances with an impressive 13.8 percent walk rate and 16.4 percent strikeout rate, both significantly better than league averages. Despite his disciplined approach, Brooks' power numbers have been modest for a first baseman, tallying just 55 home runs during that span. However, his overall performance translated to a solid .279/.383/.470 batting line and a 119 wRC+, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively.
Brooks finally earned his shot in the majors during the 2024 season, debuting with the San Francisco Giants. Unfortunately, his opportunity was brief and less than ideal. Over 12 games, he managed just 29 plate appearances, struggling to a .120/.241/.120 slash line. His stint on the Giants' 40-man roster lasted less than a month before he was designated for assignment, clearing waivers, and eventually being outrighted off the roster.Maren Angus-Coombs was born in Los Angeles and raised in Nashville, Tenn. She is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University and has been a sports writer since 2008. Despite being raised in the South, her sports obsession has always been in Los Angeles. She is currently a staff writer for the LA Sports Report Network.
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