Bogaerts Slump Tests Padres’ Deadline Plans | San Diego Padres News

Xander Bogaerts, a five-time Silver Slugger, is in a slump that’s forcing the Padres to move him to the eighth spot in the batting order — a position he hasn’t seen since 2015. Struggling with a .193 average since May, his offensive woes mirror the team’s overall offensive collapse, ranking near the bottom in runs and OBP. At 33 and locked into a seven-year contract, his decline is steeper than expected — and with the trade deadline looming, the Padres can’t afford to sell, making Bogaerts a tough asset to move. He’s simply asking to “play better,” but the pressure’s on him and the team to turn things around fast. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0eeac37679710213