The fan favorite heads back to the American League West after spending the last two seasons in the Padres organization.

Former Padres closer Robert Suarez has signed with the Atlanta Braves, but the team is well-prepared for his absence.

The righty pitcher was lured out of a UCLA baseball commitment with the largest bonus in his draft class after the 3rd round.

The San Diego Padres haven’t been mentioned in rumors for top MLB free agents, but they are still trying to […]

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/padres/onsi as Padres Signed Free Agent Pitcher Due to Ties to New Manager. The San Diego Padres re-signed Kyle Hart to a one-year, $1.2 million deal this week, and The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon reported the Padres' hiring of manager Craig Stammen helped him make the decision.

The latest Braves news comes one day after Atlanta added depth by signing outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year, $23 million contract. Yastrzemski is the grandson of Carl Yastrzemski and also ranked inside The Athletic’s top 50 MLB free agents heading into the offseason.

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This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/padres/onsi as Padres' Robert Suarez Predicted to End Free Agency With $60 Million Deal. The San Diego Padres bullpen was arguably one of the best units in baseball during the 2025 season.

The San Diego Padres needed outfielders, and they got a former first-round pick on a minor-league deal this week.