Padres writer has surprising pick for Fernando Tatis Jr.'s main position in 2023
Xander Bogaerts' arrival makes the San Diego Padres a World Series contender. Fernando Tatis Jr. struggled at shortstop the last two seasons. Tat is expected to play in the right field for the 2023 season. Matt Carpenter is capable of playing the outfield, but he's better suited to playing first or second base. Juan Soto could become the full-time designated hitter. If Jurickson Profar leaves, he could play left field. Trent Grisham is unlikely to move from center field to the centerfield position.
