Padres Notes: Xander Bogaerts at Shortstop, Friars Interested In 3 Starters, Yuki Matsui Injury Update

Second baseman Xander Bogaerts played shortstop for the San Diego Padres Wednesday as they lost to the Cincinnati Reds.

Additionally, the Padres reportedly had interest in signing three veteran starters in free agency.

And finally, Yuki Matsui took a big step in rehab from a back strain by throwing his splitter multiple times Wednesday.

Padres headlines of the day:

Padres' Xander Bogaerts Has An Idea to Get Back to Shortstop This Season

Padres Highlights: Bogaerts Plays Shortstop, Scores Both Runs in Loss to Reds

Padres Seen As 'Cleanest Fit' To Sign Gold Glove Award Winner In Free Agency

Report: Padres Had Interest in 3 Veteran Starters

Ha-Seong Kim Dealing With Back Spasms, Out of Padres Lineup

Padres' Big Free Agent Signing Takes Big Step in Rehab

Young Padres Infielder: Veterans Are Stepping Up in Leadership This Spring

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