3 days ago · Veteran Xander Bogaerts will return to the shortstop position for the San Diego Padres in 2025, manager Mike Shildt told reporters on Saturday. The announcement of the decision comes days after...

3 days ago · SAN DIEGO -- Xander Bogaerts' new position is his old position: He's returning to shortstop in 2025. Manager Mike Shildt formally revealed that plan during his FanFest media availability on Saturday at Petco Park. ... But with Kim one season from free agency, the Padres were mulling trade scenarios involving Kim and truly weren't certain of ...

3 days ago · Longtime shortstop Xander Bogaerts headed into the 2024 season as the Padres’ new everyday second baseman, but he moved back to short in September to fill the void when Ha-Seong Kim was lost to ...

3 days ago · Bogaerts and the Padres are hoping he can get back to the best form he had during his tenure with the Red Sox. He best year came in 2019 when he slashed .309/.384/.555 with 33 home runs and 117 RBI.

Xander Jan Bogaerts (born October 1, 1992; Papiamento pronunciation: [ˈsandər ˈboxarts]) is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop and second baseman [2] for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. He represents the Netherlands national team in international competition.

San Diego Padres activated SS Xander Bogaerts from the 10-day injured list. July 10, 2024 San Diego Padres sent SS Xander Bogaerts on a rehab assignment to Lake Elsinore Storm.

Jan 21, 2025 · Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Xander Bogaerts changed positions twice, sustained a fractured shoulder and again struggled offensively in his new home in...

Dec 8, 2022 · Xander Bogaerts is headed to San Diego on an 11-year contract, with sources confirming to ESPN that the Padres will pay the shortstop $280 million in the deal.

Dec 9, 2022 · Shortstop Xander Bogaerts agreed to an 11-year deal with the Padres on Friday. Terms of the deal were not announced, but a source told MLB.com that it's worth $280 million. Bogaerts' contract features no opt-outs and a full no-trade clause. •

Dec 10, 2022 · Bogaerts and the Padres finalized a $280 million, 11-year contract after the four-time All-Star passed his physical. Bogarts gets a $5 million signing bonus and annual salaries of $25 million through 2033. He gets a full no-trade provision, a hotel suite on road trips and will make charitable contributions of 1% of his earnings.