Dodgers close to a deal with Tony Gwynn Jr.

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The Dodgers are close to signing outfielder Tony Gwynn Jr., according to a baseball source who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

The son of Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn, Gwynn Jr. wasn’t tendered a contract by the San Diego Padres last week and became a free agent. Gwynn Jr., 28, hit .204 and stole 17 bases in 117 games as a part-time center fielder last season.

An excellent defensive center fielder, Gwynn Jr. would give the Dodgers the option of moving Matt Kemp back to a corner outfield spot.

The Dodgers, who reached a deal with Vicente Padilla earlier on Tuesday, could still add another outfielder, reliever or catcher.

-- Dylan Hernandez in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.