Padres Pursuing Lefty Bat, Cardinals' Burleson and Nootbar on Radar
San Diego is shopping for a left-handed hitter and has identified multiple targets, including two Cardinals outfielders.
The Padres are in the market for a left-handed bat, according to Jon Heyman. Cardinals outfielders Alec Burleson and Lars Nootbar are among the names San Diego is monitoring. The report describes them as part of a broader list of potential targets, suggesting no deal is imminent. This signals a likely roster move or trade could be coming for San Diego.
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