The future is now for the San Diego Padres.
The Padres officially called up infielder Luis Urias on Saturday, and according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, top pitching prospects Adrian Morejon and Michel Baez are set to follow imminently.
Gerardo Reyes optioned to Triple-A to make room for Luis Urias.
That will be the only official move today.
Adrian Morejon and Michel Baez are on the “taxi squad.” Their promotion imminent, obviously. https://t.co/WccjzO1IVR— Kevin Acee (@sdutKevinAcee) July 20, 2019
Urias was the team’s No. 3 prospect at the start of the season, according to MLB.com. Morejon, a left-hander, and Baez, a right-hander, ranked No. 7 and No. 8.
There are a few possible reasons for these moves. The Padres are 4.5 games out of a wild card spot, which could be a motivating factor. However, the Padres have also been linked to some major trade chips, and some of these prospects would probably be discussed as part of a potential trade package.
