The Padres have agreed to a take care of infielder Mike Brosseau, as introduced by his Icon Sports activities Administration agent Joe Rosen. Whereas not specified by Rosen, it may be assumed that Brosseau signed a minor league contract.
Brosseau has a profession .242/.313/.428 slash line in 647 profession large league plate appearances with the Rays and Brewers from 2019-23. Primarily a second and third baseman throughout his 5 MLB seasons, Brosseau has additionally seen motion at first base, shortstop, and each nook outfield slots, with this versatility making him a helpful part-time roster piece. He additionally supplied good numbers on the plate in his first two seasons and in 2022, which was his first season in Milwaukee.
Sadly for Brosseau, he struggled to a .654 OPS in 78 PA in 2023, main the Brewers to outright him off the roster that July after which launch him so Brosseau may pursue a deal in Japan with the Chiba Lotte Marines. The 37-game stint in NPB didn’t work out for Brosseau and he returned to North American baseball in 2024, hitting .263/.356/.417 over 405 mixed PA with the Triple-A associates of the Royals and Mets.
Padres first baseman Luis Arraez and second baseman Jake Cronenworth are each left-handed hitters, as are projected backups Tyler Wade and Trenton Brooks. Brosseau might be considered as a complement to Wade to provide the Padres some utility infield protection on either side of the plate, and each Wade and Brosseau can play everywhere in the diamond. Brosseau additionally has a minor league possibility 12 months remaining, giving San Diego some potential flexibility in transferring him backwards and forwards from Triple-A over the course of the season.
