The Padres are re-signing infielder to a minor league contract, according to Russell Dorsey of Yahoo! Sports. Represented by Republik Sports, He will attend major league spring training as a non-roster invitee.
Known for his defensive versatility, He is returning to San Diego for a second season. He initially joined the Padres on a minor league deal last winter after being outrighted off the Blue Jays’ 40-man roster.
The former sixth-round pick made his MLB debut in 2023, appearing in six games as a late-inning substitute for Toronto. Later that year, McCoy got a more extended opportunity with the Padres, joining the big-league roster in late August.
In 19 games for San Diego, He recorded 57 plate appearances, posting a .204/.278/.245 slash line with two doubles. He started 16 games at shortstop, filling in after Ha-Seong Kim sustained a shoulder injury.
However, back inflammation sidelined Him late in the season, and the Padres declined to tender him a contract, removing him from their 40-man roster. Despite that, his performance left a positive impression, leading the team to bring him back on a minor league deal.
At Triple-A El Paso in 2023, McCoy hit .260/.329/.382 over 432 plate appearances, with 25 stolen bases. Over parts of four Triple-A seasons, he holds a career line of .239/.318/.400. Primarily a shortstop, McCoy has also played second and third base, as well as limited time in the outfield. While he’s expected to begin 2024 in the minors, injuries or roster needs could open the door for him to rejoin the Padres’ bench, which currently includes Tyler Wade as a utility option.
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