{"id":587199,"date":"2026-02-22T21:05:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T21:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/587199\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T21:05:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T21:05:31","slug":"jose-miranda-impressive-early-in-camp-for-padres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/587199\/","title":{"rendered":"Jose Miranda impressive early in camp for Padres"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>MLB<\/p>\n

Jose Miranda<\/a> is making his presence felt early in spring camp with the San Diego Padres.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It is a beautiful time of the year.<\/p>\n

Uncertainty is all around when it comes to Major League Baseball.<\/p>\n

Each franchise statistically has an opportunity as the season begins, and nobody truly knows how the 2026 season will end.<\/p>\n

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The San Diego Padres are no different, but there is a sense in San Diego that this is the year. The Padres are invested like no other time in franchise history. The goal is a World Series Championship. Anything else will be deemed a failure.<\/p>\n

This winter, A.J. Preller and his staff did well to provide depth to the roster.<\/p>\n

San Diego may have lost Robert Suarez<\/a> and Dylan Cease<\/a> to free agency, but the club replaced them with multiple veteran arms. They have also strengthened the bench area for the team. San Diego signed several players with major league experience.<\/p>\n

Among them is right-handed hitting infielder Jose Miranda.<\/p>\n

Miranda signed a minor league deal in early January with an invite to spring camp. He is a former top 100 prospect with the Twins.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Credit: Padres<\/p>\n

In Minnesota, Miranda owned a career .719 OPS in a little over 1,000 at-bats. During the 2022 season, he put up a .268\/.325\/.426 batting line and a .751 OPS in 125 games with the Twins for his rookie year. Miranda slugged 15 homers and drove in 66 runs that year.<\/p>\n

In 2024, Miranda put up a .763 OPS in 401 Major League at-bats. He played in 121 games and produced a 1.7 WAR. Miranda\u2019s power dipped to only nine homers in that span, and his walk rate also decreased.<\/p>\n

He struggled with injuries in 2023 and 2025, but looks to be healthy as the Padres enter spring camp.<\/p>\n

Mirand started his spring season with a bang, homering in the first game.<\/p>\n

Jos\u00e9 Miranda<\/a> debutando con los Padres en #SpringTraining<\/a>, \u00a1y de qu\u00e9 manera! ? pic.twitter.com\/nnXvfWF5ZQ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 MLB Espa\u00f1ol (@mlbespanol) February 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

The ball travels well off his bat. The 27-year-old could bounce back with the Padres if given an opportunity.<\/p>\n

At this point, the roster is full. Miranda will need to continue to hit to make Padres management take notice.<\/p>\n

He doubled on Saturday and went 3-for-3 in the game, four runs driven in. Miranda is now hitting .833 on the season in two games with an ungodly 2.524 OPS.<\/p>\n

Jose Miranda doubles to drive in a run, making it 6-3 Padres in the top of the 8th. pic.twitter.com\/UxwjUwaObY<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 \u26be\ufe0f Shawn (@Shawnimack) February 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

The bat is getting through the zone as Miranda continues to barrel up baseball.<\/p>\n

The Padres require play like this from several men to truly enjoy a successful 2026 season.<\/p>\n

Keep an eye on Miranda as the roster battles really begin to heat up in mid-March.<\/p>\n

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James was born and raised in America\u2019s Finest City. He is a passionate baseball fan with even more passion towards his hometown Padres. James has written about the Padres and their prospects for over a decade. He also writes about San Diego State as well as other local sports. James is the Editor-In-Chief of EastVillageTimes.com. Always striving to bring you the highest quality in San Diego Sports News. Original content, with original ideas, that\u2019s our motto. Enjoy.<\/p>\n

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