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Matt Carpenter Contract
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Padres add seven-time All-Star slugger Nelson Cruz
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Padres designate slugger Nelson Cruz for assignment - ESPN
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San Diego Padres agree to deal with free agent Matt Carpenter
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Talking with Padres designated hitter, salsa-maker and
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MLB reporter AJ Casavell says San Diego Padres have added Matt
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Photo: San Diego Padres Matt Carpenter - SLP2023082801
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Matt Carpenter - San Diego Padres Designated Hitter
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Matt Carpenter - San Diego Padres Designated Hitter - ESPN
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Matt Carpenter has 5-RBI game vs. D-backs
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Matt Carpenter - MLB Videos and Highlights
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San Diego Padres sign Matt Carpenter to one year deal