Wil Myers was one of the Padres’ most popular options at third base last year, but it doesn’t appear he’ll factor in at the hot corner in 2019. On Saturday, Myers told reporters – including Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune and AJ Cassavell of MLB.com –  that he’ll be a full-time outfielder next… (více...)

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Wil Myers says he's moving back to the Padres' crowded outfield, indicating that San Diego probably is still in the market for a third baseman. Myers said Saturday at FanFest that the decision to switch positions yet again was made during a recent discussion with general ... (více...)

Officially, add Wil Myers back into the Padres’ logjam in the outfield. After a brief and shaky experiment at third base late last year, Myers said Saturday at Padres FanFest that he is returning to the outfield in 2019, although he was not sure if that means he’ll be in left or right field. Makes... (více...)

Will Myers will return to the outfield for the 2019 season. Myers switched to third base in August of last season and ended up playing 36 games at that position. [...] (více...)

Myers will transition back to an outfield role in 2019, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Myers started a career-high 36 games at third base during the 2018 campaign, although his defensive play made him a liability at the hot corner at times (53 errors in 324.2 frames). As a result, the Padres have made the decision to send the 28-year-old back to the outfield, where he's spent the majority of his career. Myers also struggled to stay healthy last year, taking part in just 83 games, so he'll aim to correct that issue heading into his seventh big-league season.

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