Xander Bogaerts is the epitome of a player who never wants to miss a game. Even dating back to his days with the Red Sox, manager Alex Cora had to sometimes drag B

Padres Make Xander Bogaerts Decision Before Rangers Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Shortstop Xander Bogaerts is in his thirteenth major-league season and third with the San Diego Padres. He previously spent ten seasons with the Boston Red Sox, making his debut at age 20 in 2013.

A day after exiting in the 10th inning due to cramping in his right hamstring, Xander Bogaerts is at shortstop and batting fifth for Saturday’s 6:40 p.m. start against the Texas Rangers on Padres.TV.