Padres decline offers to Gwynn Jr., S. Hairston
SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Padres have declined to offer contracts to outfielders Tony Gwynn Jr. and Scott Hairston, infielder Matt Antonelli and right-hander Luis Perdomo.
Gwynn, the son of Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn, struggled at the plate in 2010, hitting .204 with three home runs and 20 RBI. Over parts of five major league seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers and Padres, he has hit .244 with five home runs and 56 RBI.
Hairston hit .210 with 10 homers and 36 RBI. Antonelli missed the majority of the 2010 season after being placed on the 60-day disabled list April 30 with a broken wrist. Perdomo made one appearance for the Padres.
The Padres tendered contracts to 33 players. First baseman Adrian Gonzalez and outfielder Chris Denorfia already are under contract. The Padres have 35 players on their 40-man roster.
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