Northcraft signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Sunday that includes an invite to major-league spring training.

EDGE Analysis

Northcraft got his first taste of major-league action in 2021 and allowed two runs while striking out five in eight innings across five relief appearances. He was less effective in the minors, as he posted an 8.10 ERA and 2.06 WHIP in 13.1 innings across 13 appearances at Triple-A El Paso before being released in July. The right-hander will compete for a spot in the major-league bullpen ahead of the 2022 campaign but is unlikely to have a significant role for the Padres, even if he makes the Opening Day roster.

The Padres released Northcraft on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Northcraft's release comes just days after he cleared waivers when the Padres designated him for assignment. A 2009 draft pick of Atlanta, the 31-year-old right-hander spent nearly a decade in the minors before making his big-league debut with San Diego in late April. Across five appearances in the San Diego bullpen, Northcraft gave up two earned runs on five hits and eight walks over eight innings.

The Padres designated Northcraft for assignment Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The righty posted a 2.25 ERA in eight big-league innings before being sent down May 30. Now, the Padres have removed him from the 40-man roster to make space for pitcher Reiss Knehr, whom they selected from Double-A for Friday's start.

Northcraft was optioned to Triple-A El Paso prior to Sunday's game against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Northcraft's stay with the big club was a brief one, as he was optioned back to Triple-A just one day after his call-up. The right-hander did make an appearance Saturday, allowing one hit and two walks across two scoreless innings. He figures to be a candidate to rejoin the Friars at some point later this season.

Northcraft was recalled by the Padres on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Northcraft spent a brief period on the big-league roster earlier in the year, allowing two runs in six innings but posting a poor 5:6 K:BB. He'll return to a low-leverage relief role for now, with Nick Ramirez getting optioned in a corresponding move.

Northcraft was optioned to San Diego's alternate training site Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Northcraft appeared in four contests for the Padres since being called up, allowing two runs on four hits and six walks over six innings of relief work. Nabil Crismatt was recalled in a corresponding move.

Northcraft pitched two scoreless innings in relief against the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out a pair.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander came on in the seventh inning and kept Los Angeles in check for two frames, throwing 17 of 26 pitches for strikes and allowing only two baserunners. He was making his first major-league appearance following a long stint in the minors that began in 2010. Northcraft has been a starter through most of his professional career but was successful in converting to a relief role in 2019, posting a 1.87 ERA over 33.2 innings with the Miami organization. He could carve out a role in the Padres' bullpen moving forward, though he's unlikely to work up to high-leverage situations.

Northcraft's contract was selected by the Padres on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Northcraft hasn't yet appeared in a major-league game, but he served as a non-roster invitee this spring. During that time, he made four relief appearances and allowed one hit and two walks while striking out four in 3.1 scoreless innings. Northcraft will now be available to make his major-league debut but is unlikely to pitch in high-leverage situations.

Northcraft, who cleared waivers Tuesday, will be a non-roster invitee to major-league spring training, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.With the Padres sporting a deep stable of rotation options, Northcraft is unlikely to make the Opening Day roster. He was recently designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for James Shields.

Northcraft was designated for assignment by the Padres on Wednesday, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.Northcraft was moved to the Padres as part of the deal that also brought Justin Upton to town. He was designated for assignment in order to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for the recently-acquired James Shields, and will likely begin the season at the Triple-A level, but could still receive an invite to big league spring training as a non-roster invitee.