“Opening Day is approaching, yet there’s a notable pool of impactful players still up for grabs in free agency. Among them is Tommy Pham, formerly of the St. Louis Cardinals. Despite the unusual dynamics of the market, there seems to be a shift underway. Pham, who showcased his prowess with the New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks last season, is drawing interest from the San Diego Padres, as per reports from FanSided’s Robert Murray. Familiar with the Padres after spending two seasons there, Pham maintains a good rapport with executive A.J. Preller. However, he’s keen on leveraging his impressive performance last season, seeking regular playing time. Thus far, the Padres have been hesitant to meet his terms.”

Pham’s major league journey commenced with the Cardinals, where he spent over four seasons before embarking on a journeyman career. His path has seen him play for the Tampa Bay Rays, Padres, Cincinnati Reds, Boston Red Sox, Mets, and Diamondbacks. Despite his travels, the 36-year-old displayed his prowess last season, smashing 16 home runs and tallying 68 RBIs. It wouldn’t be unexpected to see him secure his next team in the near future.