Bogaerts Returns, Padres Offense Stumbles

0:00On April 4, Zander Bogartz made his return to Fenway Park as a Padre, and Boston fans showed mad love with the standing ovation in his first ad bat on Friday. The former Red Sox shortstop broke out back in 2013 at just 20 years old, helping snack two world series rings over 10 seasons before. Bouncing to San Diego, on an 11 year, $280 million deal after opting out in 2022. Red Sox have a habit of letting star slip away, like trading mooky bets and David Price to the Dodgers before 2020 and Rafael Devers too. The Giants last summer. Now their new young gun, Roman Anthony, is stepping up big after repping Team USA in the spring and grabbing a quick extension. Bogartz got asked if he relates to Anthony's early spotlight, but he kept it real, saying it's different since the kid locked in security right away. And might be carrying the team now. He called Anthony a top talent and solid dude from what he's heard, even though they've never crossed paths.

1:01Padre's offense is ice cold to start 2026, scoring three runs or fewer in seven of eight games, including that series open a shutout up. Top against Boston. Bogartz got robbed on a wall climb by Jaren Duran, and the top hitters win zero for everything. Still, the squad stays locked in with guys like Jake Croninworth noting solid at bats and contact that just ain't dropping yet. Early vibes, but they know the heat's coming. That wraps MLB news today brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with the story.