The San Diego Padres have a ton of legitimate prospects developing in their system. But, those top-end players are predominantly pitchers, or top prospect Ethan Salas. There's a bit of a hole in the Friars' outfield farmhands, but their latest transaction helps to fulfill that vacancy.
San Diego acquired Nationals' 25-year-old outfielder Nick Schnell this week, who adds a world of power to the team's minor league circuit.
Padres sign 2018 first-rounder Nick Schnell to minor league deal
Signed 32nd overall in the 2018 MLB Draft by the Tampa Bay Rays, Schnell crushed 23 home runs between Double-A and Triple-A in 2025.