Padres Farm System in Last Place | San Diego Padres News

The Padres’ farm system just got ranked dead last in baseball, a reflection of GM A.J. Preller’s strategy of trading prospects for immediate impact players. While they boast high-ceiling talents like shortstop Leo De Vries and pitcher Kruz Schoolcraft, both are still developing — De Vries traded for closer Mason Miller, Schoolcraft’s stuff is electric but his control’s shaky. The lone bright spot? Catcher Ethan Salas, a 20-year-old rookie finally healthy and hitting like a star. Baseball America notes the Padres’ heavy spending on elite free agents has left them light on mid-tier prospects, forcing a tough choice: win now or build for the future. 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/db2bec312075f7b9