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The Padres are making waves in spring training, bringing in German Márquez and Nick Castellanos to shake things up. With the Giants stirring the pot, this season's rivalry is shaping up to be anything but dull.
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Padres sign a late spring training rotation arm with a track record that cuts both ways
The Padres signed Germán Márquez to bolster the back end, betting his track record can win out as spring training pressure builds.
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Giants’ Luis Arráez makes a blunt confession Padres fans won’t forget
The Padres/Giants rivalry will be heating up!
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Padres add to roster during first week of Spring Training
The San Diego Padres got off to a good start with their first week of Spring Training for the 2026 season. From all reports, all the pitchers and catchers reported on time and healthy with multiple position players reporting early or on time and with no injuries noted. While the players were meeting one another […]
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SP German Marquez is newest addition to San Diego roster
The San Diego Padres, who have been relatively quiet throughout the offseason, made a lot of noise Saturday with signings of Nick Castellanos, Griffin Canning and now, German Marquez. According to reports, the right-hander joins the Padres on a one-year deal. Marquez has spent his entire 10-year major league career with the Colorado Rockies pitching […]
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Padres, Nick Castellanos Agree To Contract
The Padres and outfielder Nick Castellanos have agreed to a Major League deal, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post (multiple links). Castellanos will earn $780K on the contract, which is the MLB minimum salary for the 2026 season. The Padres have an open spot on their 40-man roster, so no corresponding move…
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Recently released Castellanos agrees to deal with Padres (source)
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Two days after his split with Philadelphia, Nick Castellanos has found a new home in San Diego.
The slugging right-handed hitter has agreed to a deal with the Padres, as the Phillies are set to cover almost all of the $20 million he is owed this season.
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