"Solak, 31, was once a prospect of note with the Rangers but he has struggled to hang around as a useful major leaguer. He stepped to the plate 974 times as a Ranger from 2019 to 2022 but produced a tepid .252/.327/.372 batting line. That translated to a 93 wRC+, indicating he was seven percent worse than league average at the plate."
"A right-handed hitter, Solak has notable platoon splits, with a .279/.358/.420 line and 115 wRC+ against lefties in his career. Perhaps that could help him carve out a bench/utility role, helping the Friars keep southpaws away from lefty hitters like Gavin Sheets, Sung Mun Song and Jake Cronenworth in the first base/second base/designated hitter rotation. For now, Solak gives them a bit of position player depth without taking up a roster spot."
Solak, 31, has major-league experience but produced a .252/.327/.372 batting line and a 93 wRC+ over 974 plate appearances with the Rangers from 2019–2022, and he has received poor defensive grades across multiple positions. He posted strong Triple-A numbers in the Pirates system last year (482 PA, .332/.411/.492, 143 wRC+, 10% walk rate, 13% strikeout rate, .364 BABIP) but was briefly called up for four games and was removed from the 40-man roster because he is out of options. Solak hits right-handed and has a .279/.358/.420 line (115 wRC+) versus left-handed pitching, providing a platoon bench/utility depth option. Cruz, a 27-year-old left-hander, made his major-league debut with San Diego last year, throwing 3 2/3 innings with two earned runs, four hits, three walks and five strikeouts. Both players signed minor-league deals with the Padres and are expected to receive invitations to big-league spring training.
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