Sneaky-good slugging All-Star could be Padres’ future second baseman

Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres celebrates batting a solo home run against Mariners during the 7th inning of Game 4 of ALDS at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesThe Padres are faced with the dilemma of what they are going to do at first base if both Luis Arráez and Ryan O’Hearn depart in free agency. While it sounds complicated, there is actually an option that is quite obvious.

San Diego could move Jake Cronenworth from second base back to first, which was his primary position through the 2023–2024 season. This adjustment on the infield could open the door for A.J. Preller to make an under-the-radar signing to fill the…