SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Padres announced they have extended Major League Spring Training invitations to 24 players. Among those 24 players are five minor league free agents whom the Padres have signed to 2018 contracts that will be new to the organization this season, including right-handed pitchers Jonathan

SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Padres announced they have extended Major League Spring Training invitations to 24 players. Among those 24 players are five minor league free agents whom the Padres have signed to 2018 contracts that will be new to the organization this season, including right-handed pitchers Jonathan Aro, Michael Mariot and Robert Stock, catcher Raffy Lopez and outfielder Shane Peterson.



The list of non-roster invitees includes 13 right-handed pitchers, two left-handers, three catchers, four infielders and two outfielders. Of the invitees, eight of the 24 have Major League experience. Additionally, 10 of the 24 were originally drafted by the Padres. Below is a complete and current list of all non-roster players who will attend 2018 Major League Spring Training:



Right-Handed Pitchers (13)

Jonathan Aro

Adam Cimber

Brett Kennedy

Kyle Lloyd

Michael Mariot

Jacob Nix

Cal Quantrill

Tyson Ross

Robert Stock

T.J. Weir

Trey Wingenter

Eric Yardley

Chris Young



Left-Handed Pitchers (2)

Eric Lauer

Joey Lucchesi



Catchers (3)

Austin Allen

Raffy Lopez

Stephen McGee



Infielders (4)

Dusty Coleman

Josh Naylor

Fernando Tatis Jr.

Luis Urias



Outfielders (2)

Shane Peterson

Franmil Reyes