San Diego Padres catchers are performing poorly, with metrics indicating they rank last in Wins Above Replacement. As the trade deadline approaches, there's speculated interest in White Sox catcher Korey Lee as a potential upgrade. Lee is recognized for his defensive skills as a glove-first catcher but has also demonstrated offensive promise with his recent batting statistics. His notable pop time and throwing accuracy may make him a suitable addition to the Padres' struggling catching lineup.
Entering the All-Star break, San Diego Padres catchers had combined for -1.8 Wins Above Replacement according to Baseball Reference, 30th in Major League Baseball.
Lee continues to be a glove-first catcher, but he has shown some utility with his bat, hitting 12 big-league home runs last season.
Korey Lee is leading the league in pop time this year, averaging a 1.85 pop time and an average velocity of 89 mph in 28 attempts.
It would be a surprise if Preller did not go outside the organization to upgrade the Padres' catching depth.
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