Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi is proposed as a trade target for the San Diego Padres, who have struggled to find stability in left field. The trade would involve Benintendi, along with cash considerations, sent to the Padres for pitching prospect Clark Candiotti. The Padres have used nine different players in left field this season following Jurickson Profar's exit. Benintendi's OPS is .730, which exceeds the Padres' current left field performance despite his high salary. Candiotti has a 5.40 ERA in High-A and is ranked No. 24 in the Padres organization.
The proposed trade would send Andrew Benintendi and cash considerations to San Diego for High-A pitching prospect Clark Candiotti, addressing the Padres’ need in left field.
The Padres have had nine players in left field this season, struggling to replace Jurickson Profar after his departure to the Braves, prompting a search for a reliable replacement.
Benintendi, with an OPS of .730 this season, has outperformed the Padres’ left fielders and offers a more consistent option despite his hefty contract.
Candiotti, a 24-year-old drafted in 2024, has a 5.40 ERA with 43 strikeouts in 30 innings; he is ranked the No. 24 prospect in the Padres system.
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