Solarte had a career season in 2016, hitting .286 with 15 home runs and 71 RBIs. The Padres have a $5.5 million option for 2019 with a $750,000 buyout, and if that is exercised the Padres have an $8 million option for 2020 with a $750,000 buyout. San Diego also agreed to terms Friday with left-handed starter Christian Friedrich ($1.79 million) and relievers Brandon Maurer ($1.9 million) and Brad Hand ($1,375,000).
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