Cronenworth went 2-for-3 with a run scored in Wednesday's 7-1 victory over Cincinnati.

EDGE Analysis

Cronenworth has hit safely in five straight contests, going 8-for-22 over that stretch. Following a sluggish start to the season, the 29-year-old Cronenworth is now slashing .241/.315/.429 with three home runs, 14 RBI and 16 runs scored. While he can be overshadowed by some of the other names in San Diego, Cronenworth is a solid fantasy option while hitting in the middle of a powerful Padres' lineup.

Cronenworth went 3-for-4 with two home runs, six RBI and a walk in Saturday's 10-3 win over the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Cronenworth tied the game at 2-2 in the first inning with an RBI single off Freddy Peralta, but there were many more offensive fireworks to come from his left-handed bat. He broke a 3-3 tie in the fifth with a two-run shot off Peralta, and he swatted another two-run blast in the seventh off Hoby Milner. A walk with the bases loaded in the eighth made it 10-3 Padres and cemented the blowout. Cronenworth was struggling coming into this game, having gone just 4-for-23 (.174) with one RBI across his previous seven contests.

Cronenworth is not in the lineup Friday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

It's the first day off of the season for Cronenworth, who went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Thursday's series opener versus Milwaukee and is batting .196/.321/.326 through 57 plate appearances on the year. Brandon Dixon will play first base and hit seventh Friday.

Cronenworth went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and three total runs Thursday in a loss to Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Cronenworth reached base three times in the contest and scored half of San Diego's runs. He temporarily tied the score with a solo homer in the sixth inning for his first long ball and first RBI of the campaign. Cronenworth is slashing .217/.333/.435 through 27 plate appearances this season.

Cronenworth and the Padres agreed to a seven-year extension Friday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cronenworth's contract won't start until 2024. Lin notes that the infielder has already passed his physical, and the deal is expected to be announced Saturday. The infielder struggled to a .239/.332/.390 slash, but did hit 17 homers and drive in 88 runs while making the All-Star team for the second time in his career. Cronenworth should remain an everyday player throughout his contract while seeing time at several defensive spots.

Cronenworth hit a two-run home run Saturday in a Cactus League victory over the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Cronenworth blasted a shot off Jake Cousins with a runner on in the fifth inning. It's the infielder's second homer of the spring season, and he's knocked in seven runs. On top of that production, Cronenworth has hit a commendable .412/.487/.735 in Arizona, and he looks like a strong candidate to bounce back from his disappointing 2022 campaign.

Cronenworth agreed to a one-year, $4.225 million contract with the Padres on Friday to avoid arbitration, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's the first year of arbitration eligibility for the 28-year-old, and he'll receive a massive raise from his pre-arbitration figures. Cronenworth had a .239/.332/.390 slash line with 17 home runs and 88 RBI in 158 games last season, and he's expected to begin 2023 as San Diego's primary first baseman.

Cronenworth is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Cronenworth started the past 32 contests and will head to the bench after he posted a .235/.299/.403 slash line with four home runs, 21 RBI and 14 runs during that stretch. He'll sit for the penultimate game of the regular season while Brandon Drury covers the keystone.

Cronenworth went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 5-2 win over the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Cronenworth has hit safely in six of the last seven games, going 7-for-26 (.269) with eight RBI in that span. His sixth-inning blast Saturday gave the Padres their first lead of the contest and was enough for them to earn the win. The second baseman is up to 17 homers, 85 RBI, 87 runs scored and three stolen bases while slashing .238/.333/.389 through 155 games.

Cronenworth went 1-for-4 with a triple, three RBI and one run scored in Sunday's 13-6 win over Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Cronenworth hit a sacrifice fly in the first inning to put the Padres up 2-0 and later hit a two-run triple to put the Padres up 5-1. For the second game in a row, Cronenworth knocked in three runs, increasing his season-long total to 83. In 21 games this month, the 28-year-old is batting .215 with three homers, 16 RBI, 11 runs and one stolen base.