The Padres selected the contract of Jose Iglesias from Triple-A El Paso.

Fantasy Impact

Iglesias earns a spot on the Opening Day roster as expected for San Diego. He will be in a reserve role and off the fantasy radar.

Jose Iglesias has made the San Diego Padres Opening Day roster.

Fantasy Impact

Iglesias is coming off an impressive season with the New York Mets, where he posted a strong .337/.381/.448 slash line in 85 games. His versatility will be valuable for San Diego, as he is expected to see playing time across second base, third base and shortstop this season.

The Padres have signed Jose Iglesias to a minor-league contract.

Fantasy Impact

The deal includes an invite to spring training. The veteran posted a .337 average, with four home runs, and 26 RBI in 85 games with the Mets last season.

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns told reporters they’ve "turned the page" on re-signing Jose Iglesias.

Fantasy Impact

Nick Madrigal was signed to replace Iglesias. He'll look to land in a depth role with another team.

Jose Iglesias went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double in the Mets' 12-2 loss to the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

His performance included one RBI and one run scored. Despite the team's rough outing, Iglesias continues to be a bright spot in the lineup, maintaining an impressive .333 batting average through 77 games this season. His consistent contact hitting, evidenced by his low strikeout rate and high BABIP of .378, makes him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues, particularly in batting average and hits categories. While his power numbers aren't overwhelming, his ability to find gaps for doubles and maintain a solid wOBA of .366 suggests he can be a steady contributor across multiple statistical categories.