The Padres' offseason offensive upgrade continues.
San Diego has agreed to a one-year deal with veteran utilityman Matt Carpenter with a player option for 2024, according to a Tuesday afternoon report from MLB.com's AJ Cassavell.
According to Cassavell, Carpenter "will play something of a utility role in San Diego," serving as a first baseman, left fielder, right fielder, designated hitter, second baseman, and third baseman at times.