# Kevin Padlo

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**Kevin Michael Padlo** (born July 15, 1996) is an American professional [baseball](/source/Baseball) [third baseman](/source/Third_baseman) who is a free agent. He has previously played in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB) for the [Tampa Bay Rays](/source/Tampa_Bay_Rays), [Seattle Mariners](/source/Seattle_Mariners), [San Francisco Giants](/source/San_Francisco_Giants), [Pittsburgh Pirates](/source/Pittsburgh_Pirates), and [Los Angeles Angels](/source/Los_Angeles_Angels). The [Colorado Rockies](/source/Colorado_Rockies) selected Padlo in the fifth round of the [2014 MLB draft](/source/2014_Major_League_Baseball_draft).

## Career

### Colorado Rockies

Padlo attended [Murrieta Valley High School](/source/Murrieta_Valley_High_School) in [Murrieta, California](/source/Murrieta,_California), where in addition to playing baseball he was a two-time all-league basketball selection. He committed to attend the [University of San Diego](/source/University_of_San_Diego) on a [college baseball](/source/College_baseball) scholarship.[1]

The [Colorado Rockies](/source/Colorado_Rockies) selected Padlo in the fifth round of the [2014 Major League Baseball draft](/source/2014_Major_League_Baseball_draft).[2] Rather than attend college, Padlo signed with the Rockies, receiving a $650,000 [signing bonus](/source/Signing_bonus).[3]

Padlo made his professional debut with the [Grand Junction Rockies](/source/Grand_Junction_Rockies) of the [Rookie-level](/source/Rookie-level) [Pioneer League](/source/Pioneer_League_(baseball)), batting .300/.421/.594 with eight home runs and 44 RBIs in 48 games. To start 2015, the Rockies assigned Padlo to the [Asheville Tourists](/source/Asheville_Tourists) of the [Single-A](/source/Class_A_(baseball)) [South Atlantic League](/source/South_Atlantic_League). He struggled and was demoted to the [Boise Hawks](/source/Boise_Hawks) of the [Class A short season](/source/Class_A_Short_Season) [Northwest League](/source/Northwest_League).[4][5]

Padlo played for the entirety of the Hawks' 2015 season and was named a preseason and midseason Northwest League All-Star.[6] In 27 games for Asheville he batted .145, and in 70 games for Boise he [hit](/source/Slash_line) .294/.404/.502 with nine home runs and 46 RBIs.

### Tampa Bay Rays

On January 28, 2016, the Rockies traded Padlo and [Corey Dickerson](/source/Corey_Dickerson) to the [Tampa Bay Rays](/source/Tampa_Bay_Rays) for [Jake McGee](/source/Jake_McGee) and [Germán Márquez](/source/Germ%C3%A1n_M%C3%A1rquez).[7] Padlo spent the 2016 season with the [Bowling Green Hot Rods](/source/Bowling_Green_Hot_Rods) of the Class A [Midwest League](/source/Midwest_League), where he batted .230/.358/.413 with 16 home runs and 66 RBIs in 115 games.[8] He spent 2017 with the [Charlotte Stone Crabs](/source/Charlotte_Stone_Crabs) of the [High-A](/source/Class_A-Advanced) [Florida State League](/source/Florida_State_League), posting a .223 batting average with six home runs and 34 RBIs in 64 games. After the season, Padlo played for the [Surprise Saguaros](/source/Surprise_Saguaros) of the [Arizona Fall League](/source/Arizona_Fall_League).[9]

Padlo returned to Charlotte in 2018, batting .223 with eight home runs and 54 RBIs with 115 games.[10] He split the 2019 season between the Double-A [Montgomery Biscuits](/source/Montgomery_Biscuits) and Triple-A [Durham Bulls](/source/Durham_Bulls), hitting a combined .265/.389/.538 with 21 home runs and 62 RBI.[11][12]

On November 20, 2019, the Rays added Padlo to their [40-man roster](/source/40-man_roster) to protect him from the [Rule 5 draft](/source/Rule_5_draft).[13] He did not play a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic_in_the_United_States).

On April 6, 2021, Padlo was promoted to the major leagues for the first time to fill in for the injured [Kevin Kiermaier](/source/Kevin_Kiermaier).[14] He made his MLB debut that night as the starting third baseman against the [Boston Red Sox](/source/Boston_Red_Sox). After batting .083 over 12 at-bats, Padlo was [designated for assignment](/source/Designated_for_assignment) by the Rays on August 17.[15]

### Seattle Mariners

On August 19, 2021, the [Seattle Mariners](/source/Seattle_Mariners) claimed Padlo off of waivers. He was assigned to the Triple-A [Tacoma Rainiers](/source/Tacoma_Rainiers), for whom he batted .298/.388/.596.[16] He played one game for the Mariners, striking out as a pinch hitter on September 3.[17]

Padlo was assigned to Triple-A to begin the 2022 season. After limping to a .173/.317/.327 batting line with Tacoma, he was designated for assignment on April 23, 2022, when the Mariners acquired [Stuart Fairchild](/source/Stuart_Fairchild).[18]

### San Francisco Giants

On April 26, 2022, the Mariners traded Padlo to the [San Francisco Giants](/source/San_Francisco_Giants) in exchange for cash considerations.[19] He joined the Triple-A [Sacramento River Cats](/source/Sacramento_River_Cats), and hit three home runs in a game on May 1.[20] The Giants promoted Padlo to the major leagues on May 3.[21] He batted 2-for-12 for the Giants in 2022. On June 9, Padlo was designated for assignment by San Francisco after the team acquired [Austin Wynns](/source/Austin_Wynns).[22]

### Seattle Mariners (second stint)

Padlo was claimed back by the [Seattle Mariners](/source/Seattle_Mariners) off waivers on June 11, 2022.[23] He briefly returned to the majors, batting 2-for-10 with a double and 5 strikeouts in six games in late June.[24][25] On August 5, the Mariners designated Padlo for assignment.[26]

### Pittsburgh Pirates

On August 7, 2022, the [Pittsburgh Pirates](/source/Pittsburgh_Pirates) claimed Padlo off waivers.[27] In 3 games for the Pirates, he went 0-for-11. On August 27, Padlo was designated for assignment and was assigned outright to the Triple-A [Indianapolis Indians](/source/Indianapolis_Indians) after clearing waivers on August 29. He elected free agency following the season on November 10.[28]

### Los Angeles Angels

On December 15, 2022, Padlo signed a minor league contract with the [Los Angeles Angels](/source/Los_Angeles_Angels) organization.[29] He was assigned to the Triple-A [Salt Lake Bees](/source/Salt_Lake_Bees) to begin the 2023 season, where he played in 32 games and batted .273/.396/.555 with 7 home runs and 24 RBI. On June 20, 2023, Padlo was selected to the major league roster following an injury to [Anthony Rendon](/source/Anthony_Rendon).[30] In 3 games for the Angels, Padlo went 1-for-8 (.125), with a double off of [Colorado Rockies](/source/Colorado_Rockies) starter [Kyle Freeland](/source/Kyle_Freeland) serving as his only hit. On June 24, he was designated for assignment after the team traded for [Mike Moustakas](/source/Mike_Moustakas).[31] Padlo cleared waivers and was sent outright to Salt Lake on June 30.[32] He was re–selected to the 40-man roster on July 30, 2023, after [Taylor Ward](/source/Taylor_Ward) suffered facial fractures as a result of being hit by a pitch.[33] Padlo was designated for assignment the next day following the team's acquisition of [C. J. Cron](/source/C._J._Cron) and [Randal Grichuk](/source/Randal_Grichuk).[34] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Salt Lake on August 4.[35] On October 2, Padlo elected free agency.[36]

### Los Angeles Dodgers

On January 26, 2024, Padlo signed a minor league contract with the [Los Angeles Dodgers](/source/Los_Angeles_Dodgers) that included an invitation to spring training.[37] He was assigned to the Triple-A [Oklahoma City Baseball Club](/source/Oklahoma_City_Baseball_Club) to start the season,[38] for whom he hit .216/.340/.380 with six home runs, 29 RBI, and nine stolen bases across 47 games. The Dodgers released Padlo on May 27.[39]

### Kansas City Royals

On June 5, 2024, Padlo signed a minor league contract with the [Kansas City Royals](/source/Kansas_City_Royals).[40] Padlo played for the Double-A [Northwest Arkansas Naturals](/source/Northwest_Arkansas_Naturals) and Triple-A [Omaha Storm Chasers](/source/Omaha_Storm_Chasers), but hit .143 in 7 games for the Naturals and hit .103 in 12 games for Omaha.

### Chicago Cubs

On August 2, 2024, Padlo was traded to the [Chicago Cubs](/source/Chicago_Cubs).[41] In 5 games for the Triple-A [Iowa Cubs](/source/Iowa_Cubs), he went 4-for-28 (.143) with one home run and five RBI. The Cubs released Padlo on August 13.[42]

## References

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1. ["Rockies pony up to bring Padlo into fold"](https://www.mlb.com/news/rockies-pony-up-to-bring-padlo-into-fold/c-80264240). *[MLB.com](/source/MLB.com)*. Retrieved January 29, 2016.

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1. ["Mariners Trade INF Kevin Padlo to Giants in Exchange for Cash Considerations"](https://marinersblog.mlblogs.com/mariners-trade-inf-kevin-padlo-to-giants-in-exchange-for-cash-considerations-dba2c2361745). April 26, 2022. Retrieved April 26, 2022.

1. ["Kevin Padlo Sacramento River Cats three homer game"](https://www.milb.com/jersey-shore/news/kevin-padlo-sacramento-river-cats-three-homer-game). [Minor League Baseball](/source/Minor_League_Baseball). Retrieved May 4, 2022.

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1. ["Mariners Reunite with Kevin Padlo, DFA Drew Steckenrider"](https://www.si.com/mlb/mariners/news/mariners-reunite-with-kevin-padlo-dfa-drew-steckenrider). *On SI*. June 11, 2022.

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1. ["Kevin Padlo: Looking for new home once again"](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/kevin-padlo-looking-for-new-home-once-again/). *cbssports.com*. October 5, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.

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