Padres' latest roster move proves their corner infield insurance unnecessary

At what point is there too much of something? The San Diego Padres reached their maximum number of corner infielders, and they finally did something about. The Friars released 27-year-old Jose Miranda this week, though he wasn't playing terribly with Triple-A El Paso.

Unfortunately for Miranda, who was slugging .482 this year with the Chihuahuas, there isn't a need for him in this organization. He can play first or third base, but there's simply no room for him to play in the bigs. The team may as well develop a younger corner infielder in the mean time.

Padres alleviate deep pool of corner infielders while other areas need improvement

Obviously, Manny Machado is the every day third baseman for San Diego, but other guys like Miguel Andujar and Ty France can fill in those very rare few times Machado gets a day off. Then at first base, Gavin Sheets is doing just fine as the every day man, with Andujar, France, and Nick Castellanos have the ability to back up that position.

With Jake Cronenworth on the injured list, and no one being truly sold on Sung-Mun Song just yet, perhaps the Padres should turn to giving a middle infielder a clearer path to the big leagues as a backup. If not in this area, San Diego can surely spruce up the bullpen alongside super star Mason Miller, Bradgley Rodriguez, and Jason Adam.

It wasn't long ago when Miranda was a mainstay in the majors. In 2024 with the Twins, Miranda played in 121 games and batted .284 with 28 doubles, nine home runs, and four triples. He has the bat that any team would be happy to roster. Unfortunately, there is just no room for him in San Diego, but that doesn't mean he cannot thrive somewhere else in Major League Baseball. We wish Miranda well. Someone should definitely be scooping him soon.

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