Phil Hughes
RP FA
Sun 1/3/21 6:58 PM

Hughes announced his retirement Sunday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hughes hasn't played since August of 2018, and he officially brought his career to an end Sunday. The right-hander spent 12 seasons in the majors with the Yankees, Twins and Padres, posting a 4.52 ERA and 1.31 WHIP with 1,040 strikeouts over 290 appearances.

Phil Hughes
RP FA
Thu 8/16/18 12:39 PM

The Padres released Hughes on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
In addition to the money remaining on his contract for 2018, Hughes was due a $13.2 million base salary in 2019, so it was no surprise the Padres couldn't find any takers for him via trade or waiver claim after he was designated for assignment last week. The Padres ultimately elected to wash their hands of Hughes altogether, allowing the 32-year-old righty to explore his options elsewhere. Given that he's supplied a 6.34 ERA and 1.65 WHIP over 23 appearances (two starts) this season between San Diego and Minnesota, Hughes will likely have to settle for a minor-league contract if he chooses to keep his career going.

Phil Hughes
RP FA
Fri 8/10/18 5:38 PM

Hughes was designated for assignment by San Diego on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Hughes was cast off the roster in order to make room for Jacob Nix, who will be making his major-league debut against the Phillies on Friday. Across 16 appearances with the Padres this year, Hughes logged a 6.10 ERA and 1.69 WHIP with a 24:5 K:BB in 20.1 innings of relief.

Phil Hughes
RP FA
Fri 7/6/18 3:06 PM

Hughes (back) was reinstated from the 10-day disabled list Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Hughes will be available out of the Padres' bullpen for Friday's tilt in Arizona after missing the past couple weeks due to a right rhomboid strain. He's appeared in seven games for San Diego this year, logging a pedestrian 6.23 ERA and 1.85 WHIP. Look for him to serve out of low-leverage situations.

Phil Hughes
RP FA
Thu 6/21/18 7:07 PM

Hughes was placed on the 10-day disabled list Thursday with a right rhomboid strain.
EDGE Analysis
Hughes was tagged for three runs on six hits across two innings in his most recent relief appearance, and this could help explain his struggles. It's unclear how long Hughes will be sidelined at this point, though he'll be eligible to return July 1 should he ultimately prove ready. Phil Maton was activated from the disabled list in a corresponding move.

Phil Hughes
RP FA
Tue 5/29/18 1:02 PM

Hughes will be available for Tuesday's game against the Marlins and is slated to work out of the bullpen initially, Jay Paris of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Padres will have a temporary opening in the rotation Friday against the Reds in the event Joey Lucchesi (hip) isn't able to return from the 10-day disabled list, but it appears Hughes will have to prove himself as a long reliever before getting a look in the rotation. Prior to being traded away by the Twins on Sunday, Hughes made seven appearances (two starts) for Minnesota, surrendering nine runs on 14 hits and five walks over 12 innings.

Phil Hughes
RP FA
Sun 5/27/18 2:09 PM

Hughes was traded to the Padres on Sunday in exchange for minor-league catcher Janigson Villalobos.
EDGE Analysis
The Padres will also receive cash considerations and the 74th pick in the 2018 Draft. Hughes made seven appearances (including two starts) for the Twins this season, posting a 6.75 ERA and 8:5 K:BB over 12 innings of work. It's unclear if his new club will utilize him as a starter or long reliever.

Phil Hughes
RP FA
Mon 5/21/18 11:25 PM

Hughes was designated for assignment by the Twins on Monday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hughes will head to the waiver wire after being designated for assignment. Manager Paul Molitor stated that Hughes wasn't asked about a minor-league assignment, meaning Hughes will likely end up with another team in the near future if he garners any interest. The 31-year-old has failed to be effective out of the bullpen this season, accruing a 6.75 ERA and 1.58 WHIP through 12 innings.

Phil Hughes
RP FA
Mon 4/30/18 5:38 PM

Hughes is moving to the bullpen, the team announced Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran has struggled mightily this season, failing to escape the fourth inning in either of his two starts. With Hughes in the midst of a steep decline, the Twins will move him to the bullpen to presumably work in long relief. It's unclear if he'll get another chance to pitch in the rotation later this season. Fernando Romero will take his place in the rotation for now.

Phil Hughes
RP FA
Mon 4/30/18 5:10 PM

Hughes is no longer listed as the Twins' starter Wednesday against Toronto, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hughes has done little to demand another opportunity, failing to get out of the fourth inning in each of his first two starts this season. He's struck out five while walking four through seven innings, and his ERA sits at 7.71 after coming in at 5.95 and 5.87 the last two seasons. The veteran no longer looks like a major-league starter, so the Twins may elect to move on, with Matt Magill potentially being an option for Wednesday.