A little less than a week ago, the Padres made a surprise signing that set #PadresTwitter on its side. It’s been clear that the team has needs on the left side of the infield, so people have been anticipating some kind of stopgap shortstop or third baseman signing. Instead, the team did this:
Free-agent second baseman Ian Kinsler in agreement with the #Padres on a two-year, $8M contract with a club option, pending a physical, sources tell The Athletic.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 14, 2018
Ian Kinsler plays second base.