Padres Sign Power-Hitting Outfielder Moisés Gómez to Minor League Deal

The San Diego Padres have signed outfielder Moisés Gómez to a minor league contract, according to reports. Gómez, 26, was recently released by the St. Louis Cardinals after spending the 2023 season in Triple-A.

Gómez possesses impressive power, having belted 39 home runs across various minor league levels in 2022. This impressive performance earned him a 40-man roster spot with the Cardinals. However, despite another 30 home runs in Triple-A last season, Gómez struggled to consistently make contact, posting a .232 batting average and a .293 on-base percentage.

This led to his release by the Cardinals in February.
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The Padres, known for their aggressive approach in player development, will now give Gómez another opportunity to showcase his talents. If he can improve his plate discipline and contact rate, Gómez could potentially provide a valuable power-hitting option for the Padres in the future.