With a crowded infield, Asuaje may find it hard to make the Opening Day roster.
Asuaje participated in winter ball in hopes of competing for a utility role with the club. After the Padres added Erick Aybar to their spring training roster, it appears that Asuaje may be out of luck of the veteran shortstop makes the Opening Day roster. Even if Aybar doesn't make the cut, Allen Cordoba's ability to play shortstop and Rule 5 label would make him the preferred option over the 25-year-old second baseman. Starting the 2017 season in the minors seems like the likely outcome for Asuaje.