Sandy Alomar Sr. died at 81, leaving a mark as a speed-first, defense-minded infielder who played 1,481 games across six clubs from 1964-78. He stole 227 bases, belting a career-high 39 in 1971, and earned a 1970 All-Star nod. After playing, he coached in MLB and Puerto Rico, later guiding in San Diego and for the Cubs, Rockies and Mets. His son, Sandy Alomar Jr., is on the Cleveland Guardians staff, continuing a family baseball legacy that also includes brother Roberto, a Hall of Famer.

The Guardians publicly mourn the loss, underscoring Alomar’s impact as a player, mentor, and pillar of a baseball family whose influence spans decades and leagues.

Nick Hundley is the Giants’ top internal option to replace Buster Posey, but Mike Shildt’s sudden retirement in San Diego opens a real Padres angle that could lure Hundley home. Hundley’s San Diego ties, plus family considerations, keep the decision fluid as the Padres’ core—Tatis Jr. and Merrill—adds weight to any pitch.

SF may need to pivot if Hundley heads to San Diego or stays in limbo, creating clear fantasy implications for 2025: managerial direction, lineup stability, and bench roles across the cross-town rivalry.