Yuli Gurriel may compete for Padres' first base

Yuli Gurriel, a two-time World Series champion, has joined the San Diego Padres and may compete for the first base position in 2025. He has performed well in Spring Training, recording five hits and two doubles. Gurriel's batting average is .263, while current starter Jake Cronenworth is struggling with a .174 average. The Padres had considered trading Cronenworth in the offseason, which may open the door for Gurriel. Gurriel's strong performance and championship experience could influence manager Mike Shildt's decision on playing time as the regular season approaches.