Xander Bogaerts Shifts to Second Base, Padres Adjust Roster

The San Diego Padres have moved Xander Bogaerts from shortstop to second base, a position he has never played professionally, amid other team adjustments.

• Xander Bogaerts was informed of his position change to second base just hours before the announcement, a move he had not prepared for during the offseason.
• The Padres' decision was influenced by their intention to keep Ha-Seong Kim at shortstop, following speculation about his potential trade.
• San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt acknowledges the short notice given to Bogaerts for the position change but cites undisclosed reasons for the decision.
• Joe Musgrove is set to start the Cactus League opener against the Dodgers, marking his potential as the Padres' Opening Day starter.
• Robert Suarez emerges as the tentative favorite for the Padres' closer role, following Josh Hader's departure to Houston.

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