Trade interest in Hunter Renfroe apparently is picking up now that the San Diego Padres have signed Eric Hosmer.
MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reported on Sunday night that teams have shown interest in Renfroe:
Trade interest in Hunter Renfroe has picked up since #Padres reached agreement with Eric Hosmer, sources say. #Braves are known to be looking for an outfielder. @MLB @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) February 19, 2018
Renfroe, 26, was the No. 13 overall pick by the Padres in 2013 out of Mississippi State. He crushed the ball in limited action after being promoted to the majors in 2016, and he hit 26 home runs in 122 games last season for San Diego.
Hosmer’s presence at first base will move Wil Myers back to the outfield, where he played the majority of his career prior to being acquired by San Diego from Tampa Bay. Myers is primarily a right fielder — the same position Renfroe plays.
Manuel Margot appears to be locked in at center field for the Padres, and Myers will probably be in right. That leaves one spot for Jose Pirela and Renfroe, so a trade could make some sense.
