The San Diego Padres are continuing to explore options for their outfield, adding another name to the mix with the signing of former Minnesota Twins prospect Kala’i Rosario to a minor league contract.

According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, Rosario and the Padres have agreed to a minor league deal. While it isn't a move that will generate much attention, it could give San Diego another potential option as it looks to address its left field situation. The Padres may even move Fernando Tatis Jr. to second base full time to gain another elite outfielder.

Rosario has put together a respectable minor league career, hitting .252 with a .806 OPS, 95 home runs, 354 RBIs and 59 stolen bases across his professional career. The 24-year-old also showed some promise in 2026, hitting .260 with 22 home runs and 54 RBIs between Double-A and Triple-A.

The Padres don't have much to lose by bringing Rosario into the organization. He'll have an opportunity to compete for a role, and spring training could give him a chance to show what he can provide defensively and offensively in left field.

If Rosario eventually makes his way to the major league roster, he wouldn't be the first Hawaiian-born player to make an impact in San Diego. Former Padres closer Kirby Yates, who was born in Lihue, Hawaii, became one of the team's most reliable bullpen arms during his time with the organization.

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For now, Rosario is a depth addition, but the Padres will gladly take another potential outfield solution as they look to fill a need.

The Friars are expected to go ‘All-in' this offseason, so expect many more moves.