Welcome to our series grading every member of the San Diego Padres’ 40-man roster. The roster being evaluated is current as of Oct. 18, prior to the end of the World Series. Because of that, it will include players who…
Gaslamp Ball writer Lincoln Zdunich evaluates San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth for his 2026 campaign, assigning him an overall grade of D-. Zdunich argues that Cronenworth's offensive production has steadily declined since his peak in 2021, leaving the team with a struggling bat at second base despite his continued defensive versatility.
According to the review, Cronenworth endured a difficult season marked by a concussion that sidelined him for an extended stint on the injured list. Zdunich notes that while Cronenworth remains valuable as a utility defender, his .225 batting average and .629 OPS may relegate him to a bench role if San Diego acquires another starting second baseman.
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