News about Alfonso Rivas
As middling San Diego continues to refrain from selling off in 2023, the Padres get southpaw Rich Hill and first baseman Jin Man Choi from Pirates'
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August 1, 2023
Despite their miserable season, the 52-55 San Diego Padres are still in on 2023. According to ESPN, the middling National League team has reportedly reached an agreement to draft first baseman Ji Man Choi and veteran starting pitcher Rich Hill from the Pittsburgh Pirates ahead of Tuesday's 6 p.m. trade deadline. According to reports, Pittsburgh would get first baseman Alfonso Rivas and a pair of minor leaguers: Jackson Wolf and 17-year-old outfielder Estuar Suero. The Padres' decision is significant, not only because it includes two veteran veterans, but also because it indicates San Diego's intent to compete for a pennant this season rather than selling off veterans to reduce salary and increase prospects. The Padres' payroll has more than half of all franchises outside of New York's Mets and Yankees, with the addition of Boston Red Sox slugger Xander Bogaerts on the offseason.