Padres Sign OF Austin Hays, Option INF Gage Workman
San Diego adds outfield depth with the signing of Austin Hays and clears a roster spot by optioning Gage Workman.
The San Diego Padres have officially signed outfielder Austin Hays to a Major League contract, according to the team's official X account. To make room on the roster, infielder Gage Workman has been optioned to Triple-A El Paso.
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