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ALBATROSS: Did Xander Bogaerts Quietly Bounceback, or Is This Baseball’s WORST Contract?
Is Xander Bogaerts’ contract a burden or is there still value for the San Diego Padres? Javier Reyes tackles the highs, lows, and unexpected twists of Bogaerts’ 2025 campaign, spotlighting his defensive prowess, advanced plate discipline, and potential to be a pivotal bat in the Padres lineup. With the team’s financial flexibility at stake, questions around whether Bogaerts can shake his streak of lackluster power hitting and emerge as THE X factor in 2026.
Other key discussion points include Bogaerts’ excellent June/July stretch, his struggles with runners in scoring position, how new…
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