Padres reportedly inquire about Braves' Andrelton Simmons
The San Diego Padres are reportedly interested in filling their need for a shortstop with one of the best defensive shortstops in the game.
According to The San Diego Union-Tribune, the Padres have inquired about Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons.
The 26-year-old Curaçaoan infielder has won two Gold Gloves and one Platinum Glove in four seasons, and can hold his weight at the plate as well despite a lack of power.
FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Padres aren't the only team interested in Simmons, adding that it doesn't appear as though a deal is imminent.
Sources: #Braves are talking to teams about Simmons. Does not sound like any deal is imminent. @jonahkeri first reported possibility.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) November 12, 2015
#Padres need SS. Simmons signed thru ’20. But after last winter, what do Pads have left to give - and would they deal with #Braves again?
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) November 12, 2015
San Diego struggled to find stability at shortstop last season, platooning Alexi Amarista and Clint Barmes, and inserting Will Middlebrooks and Jedd Gyorko at the position as well.
