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Padres Top Prospect Makes Meteoric Rise to Opening Day Roster in Korea: Report

Originally posted on FanNation Inside The Padres
By Noah Camras | Last updated 3/19/24

The San Diego Padres will be announcing their 26-man roster on Tuesday for the Seoul Series in Korea against the Los Angeles Dodgers. But according to Dennis Lin of The Athletic, one of the team's top prospects has made the roster.

The 23-year-old Graham Pauley will be on the Opening Day roster, according to Lin.

He was fighting for a roster spot at third base, but will get the spot, and potentially the start.

Graham Pauley made the Padres’ Opening Day roster, I’m told. From earlier this spring: https://t.co/aSLh85tCK7
— Dennis Lin (@dennistlin) March 20, 2024

Pauley is ranked as the No. 8 prospect in the Padres' system, per MLB Pipeline.

He hasn't played higher than Double-A at the professional level, but will be making the jump to Major League Baseball as the team opens their season in Korea.

Pauley had an impressive spring, slashing .314/.400/.486 with one home run, three RBIs and an OPS of .886. Assuming Manny Machado is unable to field and is merely a DH for the two games in Korea, Pauley may be getting the start at third base.

This article first appeared on FanNation Inside The Padres and was syndicated with permission.

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