Padres DFA Adam Engel

Well that was a short stay for Adam Engel. He has been designated for assignment by the San Diego Padres this afternoon after just six at-bats in the regular season. Jose Azocar has been activated and is in the starting lineup tonight against the Boston Red Sox.

Prior to tonight’s game, the #Padres designated OF Adam Engel for assignment and reinstated OF José Azocar from the 10-day IL.

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) May 20, 2023 Engel was signed as a free agent in the offseason and was expected to be on the major league roster for much longer than he ended up being on it. Unfortunately there was a left hamstring injury that got in the way of him getting more playing time to start the season…