Trenton Brooks
1B,DH - FA
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The Padres sent INF/OF Trenton Brooks outright to Triple-A El Paso.
Fantasy Impact
Brooks went unclaimed on waivers after he was designated for assignment. He'll remain in the Padres organization.
The Padres designated 1B/OF Trenton Brooks for assignment.
Fantasy Impact
Brooks loses his roster spot following the trades the Padres made on Thursday. He could draw some interest on waivers.
Trenton Brooks delivered a two-run home run in a pinch-hit appearance during the San Diego Padres' 8-6 loss to the Dodgers on Tuesday. The blast came in the seventh inning. Brooks finished 1-for-1 with one run scored and two RBI, but he did not stay in the game.
Fantasy Impact
The outing came one day after Brooks started at designated hitter and struck out twice. As a left-handed bat off the bench, he faces indirect competition for playing time from players like Tyler Wade and Jose Iglesias while on the major-league roster.
The San Diego Padres are expected to activate Trenton Brooks on Sunday, as he is with the team in Arizona.
Fantasy Impact
Jackson Merrill is set to be placed on the injured list after suffering a concussion while attempting to steal second base in Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Trenton Brooks will take his spot on the active roster. Brooks owns an impressive .311/.411/.590 slash line in 60 games with Triple-A El Paso this season. While primarily a first baseman, he does have some outfield experience and may see time there given the Padres' current depth.
The Padres reassigned Trenton Brooks to minor league camp Monday.
Fantasy Impact
Brooks made his MLB debut in 2024 with the Giants but struggled in limited action, posting a .361 OPS over 12 games. After being outrighted off San Francisco’s 40-man roster, he finished the season at Triple-A Sacramento, where he put up an impressive .302/.410/.453 slash line. Now with San Diego on a minor league deal, Brooks is expected to provide depth at Triple-A El Paso and could be an option for a call-up if injuries deplete the Padres' outfield depth.
