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Padres Sign Leandro Cedeno to Minor-League Contract
The San Diego Padres signed free-agent first baseman/outfielder Leandro Cedeno to a minor-league contract on Thursday, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The 27-year-old spent the last three seasons playing in Japan for the Orix Buffaloes and the Seibu Lions. Cedeno, a right-handed-hitting Venezuelan, was originally signed by the St. Louis Cardinals when he was just 16 years old. In seven minor-league seasons, he hit .289/.345/.484 with an .829 OPS, 74 home runs, 306 RBI, and eight stolen bases in 461 games played. Cedeno has always been a liability on defense, so he profiles more as a designated-hitter type. At the plate, his main draw is his power from the right side. Cedeno is a flier for the Padres and will most likely be a long shot to appear at the big-league level in 2026 or beyond.
Source: New York Post - Jon Heyman
Source: New York Post - Jon Heyman
