Outfielder recalls four years with former team during return visit

A Padres outfielder returned to Philadelphia on Tuesday and spoke about his four seasons with the previous club. He recalled highlights including a walk-off hit in a 2024 postseason game and a game-ending catch in 2022. The player also mentioned becoming the first to hit multiple home runs in consecutive postseason games during the 2023 playoffs.

aftermath The outfielder said the club released him in February despite owing $20 million on the final year of a $100 million contract. He stated his phone remained available for a conversation about a reduced role. The player acknowledged a strained relationship in his final season, citing behavior that included bringing a beer into the dugout after removal from a June game.

reception The outfielder is batting .191 with four home runs in 39 games this season. He was not in the lineup for Tuesday's game and went 1 for 8 without an RBI or run in three prior games. He received a video tribute and tipped his cap to fans. The player said he encounters mostly positive reactions from supporters away from the field.