Pitchers and catchers won’t report until the middle of the month, but Padres manager Mike Shildt revealed a few key decisions leading into camp: Xander Bogaerts will return to shortstop, which makes Jake Cronenworth the second baseman, and left-hander Adrián Morejón will remain in the bullpen.

The Mets explored a trade for Dylan Cease, but the Padres’ high asking price makes a deal unlikely as talks hit a standstill.