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X. Bogaerts
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Xander Bogaerts

2B, #2
AVG
.200
R
14
HR
1
RBI
7
Player Bio
HT/WT
6' 2", 218 lbs
Age
31
Born
10-01-1992
Batting/Throwing
R/R
Xander Bogaerts to play second base for Padres this year, moving off shortstop

The veteran, who signed an 11-year, $280 million contract as a shortstop, will move off the position in favor of Ha-Seong Kim.

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Xander Bogaerts to play second base for Padres this year, moving off shortstop
Why the Padres may ask Xander Bogaerts to change positions in 2024

Bogaerts displaced two former Padres shortstops who were named finalists for Gold Glove awards at different positions.

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Why the Padres may ask Xander Bogaerts to change positions in 2024
The Padres' disastrous season reveals shaky foundation and 'institutional failure'

Can the Padres achieve buy-in throughout the organization as long as GM A.J. Preller remains in charge?

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The Padres' disastrous season reveals shaky foundation and 'institutional failure'
Padres’ Big Four hitters have slumped at the worst possible time, with little time left

Manny Machado, Juan Soto, Xander Bogaerts and Fernando Tatis are in the midst of easily their worst calendar month of the season.

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Padres’ Big Four hitters have slumped at the worst possible time, with little time left
As Joe Musgrove suffers a shoulder injury, Padres will face even more adversity

Musgrove sought to downplay the ripple effects of his injury, but he could possibly miss the rest of the Padres' season.

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As Joe Musgrove suffers a shoulder injury, Padres will face even more adversity
Manny Machado looks like he’s back. As the first half ends, what about the Padres?

Machado clubbed two home runs off Max Scherzer and the Padres head to the break six games behind the third wild-card team.

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Manny Machado looks like he’s back. As the first half ends, what about the Padres?
Why would Shohei Ohtani want to sign with the Padres?

The Padres face Ohtani pitching for the Angels Tuesday. Juan Soto looks forward to the matchup: "I won’t be scared to shuffle on his ass."

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Why would Shohei Ohtani want to sign with the Padres?
Padres reach new low in series loss to Nationals: ‘There’s not a lot of tomorrows left’

“C’mon, man. We’re playing the Nationals," Xander Bogaerts said. "You have to beat the teams that you have to beat.”

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Padres reach new low in series loss to Nationals: ‘There’s not a lot of tomorrows left’
Xander Bogaerts on offensive struggles, bad habits and confidence: 'It'll turn around'

San Diego's cleanup hitter is hitting .194 with runners in scoring position. It's frustrating, but he's confident it won't be for long.

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Xander Bogaerts on offensive struggles, bad habits and confidence: 'It'll turn around'
Padres’ ‘Big 4’ fuel a win amid what feels like the start of some momentum

The Padres have won seven of their past 10 games, but they still haven't come close to meeting lofty expectations.

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Padres’ ‘Big 4’ fuel a win amid what feels like the start of some momentum
Padres, in front of their latest sellout crowd, show what they ‘owe’ their fans

The Padres are just 14-18 at Petco Park, where they have averaged more home attendance than any team based outside of L.A.

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Padres, in front of their latest sellout crowd, show what they ‘owe’ their fans
Xander Bogaerts, Red Sox meet for first time since Bogaerts' departure

Bogaerts went 0-for-4 in Boston's 6-1 win over the Padres on Friday.

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Xander Bogaerts, Red Sox meet for first time since Bogaerts' departure
Rosenthal: How Juan Soto might be impacted by Fernando Tatis Jr.'s return to Padres

Juan Soto getting moved in the lineup, Xander Bogaerts not happy with his swing, Cody Bellinger's 'botched' call and more.

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Rosenthal: How Juan Soto might be impacted by Fernando Tatis Jr.'s return to Padres
Padres noteworthy numbers and trends from their opening homestand

In Monday's win against Arizona, Ryan Weathers threw 15 sweepers with an average horizontal break of 12 inches.

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Padres noteworthy numbers and trends from their opening homestand
Padres’ Jake Cronenworth proved his worth on way to 7-year, $80 million extension

In less than three years, Cronenworth went from being an unheralded newcomer to a two-time All-Star and key versatile player for the Padres.

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Padres’ Jake Cronenworth proved his worth on way to 7-year, $80 million extension
Padres provide a glimpse of their full-strength offense: 'It will be fun to see'

"Our lineup, there's good hitters one through nine," Ryan Weathers said, "so there really is no lineup protection."

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Padres provide a glimpse of their full-strength offense: 'It will be fun to see'
Xander Bogaerts aims to stick as Padres shortstop

"I enjoy playing there," Bogaerts said of shortstop. "I enjoy being at that position. I know it's tough."

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Xander Bogaerts aims to stick as Padres shortstop
Which MLB free agents who changed teams are most irreplaceable? Baseball insiders weigh in

We asked 29 people in the game to name the most irreplaceable free agent(s) of the offseason. Here's what they said, and what we think.

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Which MLB free agents who changed teams are most irreplaceable? Baseball insiders weigh in
John Henry, Chaim Bloom booed at uncomfortable Red Sox Winter Weekend event

Displeased Red Sox fans let Chaim Bloom and John Henry know how they feel about the Mookie Betts trade and the team's high ticket prices.

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John Henry, Chaim Bloom booed at uncomfortable Red Sox Winter Weekend event
Buckley: Chaim Bloom goes off script with some candor (if not clarity) on Red Sox future

"It’s not always easy," he said. If it’s possible to be vague and honest at the same time, Bloom straddled that razor-thin line Wednesday.

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Buckley: Chaim Bloom goes off script with some candor (if not clarity) on Red Sox future

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