The San Diego Padres have selected Gavin Sheets for their 40-man roster, transferring Joe Musgrove to the 60-day injured list due to his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Sheets, who signed a minor league deal after being non-tendered by the White Sox, has shown impressive spring training performance with a batting line of .311/.367/.756 and six home runs in 19 games. His selection may reflect an opt-out clause in his contract, with the Padres aiming for affordable roster improvements after several key player losses in free agency.
The Padres have selected Gavin Sheets to their roster as Joe Musgrove heads to the 60-day injured list, ensuring Sheets' performance is capitalized on.
Sheets, who had an impressive spring with the Friars, may have been added to prevent other teams from acquiring him before he could capitalize on his opt-out clause.
Despite impressive spring numbers, Sheets' addition doesn't ensure position on the active roster; he has depth potential if required by the Padres.
The Padres' roster strategy seems influenced by their tight budget, as evident from their previous trades and need for affordable player upgrades.
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