Report: Padres planning to promote three top prospects
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.
