Padres news

Here are the latest news and updates from the San Diego Padres:

Recent Transactions

• The Padres have signed free agent pitcher Blake Snell to a 5-year, $140 million contract.
• The team has also signed infielder Ha-Seong Kim to a 2-year, $10 million contract.
• Outfielder Wil Myers has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain.

Injury Updates

• Pitcher Dinelson Lamet is expected to miss the start of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right elbow.
• Catcher Francisco Mejía is recovering from a left wrist injury and is expected to be out for several weeks.
• Outfielder Trent Grisham is dealing with a minor hamstring strain and is expected to be out for a few days.

Spring Training

• The Padres have announced their spring training schedule, which begins on February 22nd.
• The team will play 32 games in Arizona, including 17 at their spring training facility in Peoria.
• The Padres will also play exhibition games against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Colorado Rockies.

Roster Moves

• The Padres have optioned pitcher Michel Báez to Triple-A El Paso.
• Infielder Ivan Castillo has been reassigned to minor league camp.
• Outfielder Jorge Fernández has been released from his minor league contract.

Farm System

• The Padres have been ranked as having the 5th-best farm system in baseball by MLB Pipeline.
• The team has several top prospects, including pitcher MacKenzie Gore, infielder CJ Abrams, and outfielder Robert Hassell III.

Front Office

• The Padres have hired former MLB pitcher and coach, Darren Balsley, as their new pitching coach.
• The team has also hired former MLB player and coach, Skip Schumaker, as their new first base coach.