Welp, can’t say I saw this coming.
The Padres traded away OF Franchy Cordero to the Kansas City Royals, acquiring LHP Tim Hill in exchange. RHP Ronald Bolaños will also head to the Royals as part of the deal.
Cordero, at 25-years old, often flashed considerable talent, but lacked an ability to stay on the field. Cordero appeared in only nine games for the Padres in 2019, as injuries to his elbow and his quad kept him off the field. Cordero slashed .