Freddy Fermin

The Padres signed C Freddy Fermin to a one-year, $2.1 million deal to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Fermin was arbitration eligible for the first time. He slashed .251/.297/.339 between the Royals and Padres last season. He'll compete to start behind the plate on Opening Day for the Padres next year.

Freddy Fermin went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, one RBI, and one run scored in the Padres’ 8-3 loss to the Mets on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Fermin lifted his totals to five home runs, 25 RBI, and 77 hits across 293 at-bats. Batting .263 with a .310 OBP, he’s offered useful depth with flashes of power when given opportunities.

Freddy Fermin went 1-for-4 with a home run on Monday against the Giants.

Fantasy Impact

Fermin extended the Padres lead to 4-1 with a two-run shot off Logan Webb. It was his fourth blast on the season.

The Padres have activated catcher Freddy Fermin for Friday's series opener with the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

Fermin was one of several pieces the Padres acquired prior to Thursday's trade deadline. The backstop has hit .255 with three homers and a .648 OPS across 67 appearances for the Royals this season.

The Padres are acquiring catcher Freddy Fermin from the Kansas City Royals for right-hander Ryan Bergert.

Fantasy Impact

Fermin adds more depth at catcher for San Diego. He is hitting .255 with three home runs across 192 at-bats this season.