Yankees fan favorite signs with NL West contender
![Yankees fan favorite signs with NL West contender](/img/li/yankees-fan-favorite-signs-with-nl-west-contender-1.jpg)
Matt Carpenter has signed a contract with the Padres for the 2023 season. He will receive $3.5 million signing bonus, $5. 5 million player option for 24th year.
Carpenter will play for the Padres in 2022. He will fill a utility role. The Padres finished this season with 89-73 record in second place in the National League West. They lost the Championship Series to the Philadelphia Phillies in five games.