In October, the San Diego Padres were one win away from eliminating the eventual World Series champions and their arch nemesis, the Los Angeles Dodgers. The fan base was overflowing with excitement, fairly confident in the team’s ability to deliver the city its first title in franchise history.

Veteran outfielder Jason Heyward and the San Diego Padres finalized a $1 million, one-year contract on Tuesday. Heyward can earn $250,000 in performance bonuses: $50,000 each for 200, 250, 300, 350 and 400 plate appearances.

The Padres have reached agreement with Jason Heyward on a free agent deal, reports Dennis Lin of The Athletic. Lin indicates that Heyward is expected to split time in left field with San Diego’s other recent free agent pickup,

The Padres got busy addressing their lack of depth in left field. San Diego and outfielder/first baseman Connor Joe agreed on a one-year contract and the club also announced a one-year deal with veteran outfielder Jason Heyward.

Padres put together the makings of a left field platoon on Friday. They found one half close to home. The other half comes in the form of a veteran who will be playing in his 16th