Nick Solak Elects Free Agency

Infielder Nick Solak has elected free agency after being outrighted by the Padres, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been designated for assignment a few days ago. He had the right to opt for the open market because he had been previously outrighted in his career.
Solak, 31, signed a minor league deal with the Padres in the offseason. He had been performing well at Triple-A, slashing .333/.412/.512 for a wRC+ of 125. The Friars added him to the roster when Miguel Andujar h