Padres acquire shortstop Freddy Galvis in trade with Phillies
The San Diego Padres infield continues to get a makeover this winter.
Just days after acquiring third baseman Chase Headley from the New York Yankees, the Padres added shortstop Freddy Galvis in a deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, it was announced on Friday.
In return, the Phillies acquired minor league prospect RHP Enyel De Los Santos.
At this weeks Winter Meetings, the Padres also had discussions with free agent Zack Cozart, who played with the Cincinnati Reds last season.
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Galvis, who becomes a free agent until after the 2018 season, is an ideal fit for the Padres as a short-term solution until prospect Fernando Tatis Jr., who turns 19 in January, develops and matures. The Phillies were looking to unload Galvis with top prospect J.P. Crawford ready to take over the position in 2018.
Galvis, 28, hit .255/.309/.382 with 12 home runs and 61 RBI in 663 plate appearances in 2017, appearing in all 162 games. For the second straight season, he was a Gold Glove finalist. Among qualified NL shortstops, Galvis had the highest fielding percentage (.989), making a league-low seven errors.
The Padres may not be done. They have also shown interest in free agent first baseman Eric Hosmer, who they met with in San Diego last week.
Headley, who is owed $13 million in 2018, may also be on the move again. The Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels and San Francisco Giants have shown interest in the third baseman.
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