Padres’ Former Yankees Standout Makes Decision That Opens a New Hole

Miguel Andujar’s option decision gives San Diego another offensive role to evaluate.

By Alvin Garcia · Heavy

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 2:32 PM

Key Things to Know

Miguel Andujar declined his 2027 mutual option with the San Diego Padres to enter free agency.
Andujar's departure creates a free transfer opening for a right-handed hitter on the Padres' bench.
In 2026, Andujar posted a .259 average with five home runs and 22 RBIs across 74 games.

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San Diego Padres veteran hitter Miguel Andujar has declined his portion of a mutual option for 2027, officially entering free agency. The former New York Yankees standout spent one season with San Diego, leaving the Padres to address another offensive vacancy on their depth chart ahead of next season.

During the 2026 campaign, Andujar batted .259 with five home runs, 20 doubles, and 22 RBIs across 74 games. His season was interrupted by a right wrist fracture suffered in July, which sidelined him until late September before the postseason.

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