The Padres have extended outfielder Chris Denorfia through the 2014 season, according to MLB.com's Corey Brock.
Denorfia was arbitration eligible this offseason, but was scheduled to be a free-agent the following year. He has been in the Padres organization since December 2009. Denorfia will make $2 million next season and $2.25 million in 2014.
Since joining the Padres organization, Denorfia’s playing time has increased each season. This year, Denorfia is hitting .290/.346/.445 in 314 plate appearances with the team.
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