The Minnesota Twins are "working to acquire" starting pitcher Chris Paddack from the San Diego Padres, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Although Rosenthal's tweet implies that a deal has not been finalized, it suggests that talks are gaining steam and this is more than mere interest. Paddack's name has been on the market for a little while, and he was listed as a potential target for the Mets if they traded Dominic Smith. (Spoiler alert: they didn't.) Regardless, Paddack, a former top...

The San Diego Padres are engaging in trade talks surrounding right-handed pitcher Chris Paddack, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale. The Padres are absolutely loaded at starting pitcher, especially after adding starter Sean Manaea this past weekend. Last year, Paddack had a rough time on the mound. Over 23 games (22 starts), he went 7-7 with a 5.07 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. The 26-year-old was one of the team's top pitching prospects back in 2019, when he debuted in the majors and went 9-7 ...

San Diego Padres right-hander Chris Paddack was excellent Friday, throwing 48 pitches in three innings in a minor league game against the Seattle Mariners. He struck out four and walked one while his fastball hit 97 MPH, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. The 26-year-old is fighting for a rotation spot this spring, along with Nick Martinez. Paddack hasn't been the same after his rookie season, including a 5.07 ERA with just a 21.6 K% in 108.1 innings and 22 starts last ...

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Chris Paddack (elbow) is being shut down for the 2021 season. Padres manager Jayce Tingler made the announcement on Wednesday. Paddack has been sidelined since September 11 with right elbow inflammation. For now, he is receiving treatment and he won't be throwing for four to six weeks. The team is hopeful he can avoid surgery. The 25-year-old right-hander made 23 appearances this year (22 starts) and went 7-7 with a 5.07 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. He had a solid 4.5 ...

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Chris Paddack (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list with elbow inflammation on Monday, according to A.J. Cassavell of MLB.com. The move is retroactive to September 12, so he's eligible to be activated on September 22. In a corresponding move, the team has called up right-hander Shaun Anderson. The Padres are aiming for Paddack to come back and make a start next week against the San Francisco Giants. He's been disappointing for the second straight ...

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack was sharp over 4 innings Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Returning from the IL after missing a month with an oblique strain, the right-hander yielded one earned run and fell one out short of earning his eighth victory as he fanned five while permitting just three hits and zero walks. Paddack's strong outing is encouraging for the starter-starved Friars down the home stretch. While he's struggled this year to a 4.98 ERA, 1.29 WHI9 and 23 percent ...

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Chris Paddack (oblique) will return from the 10-day injured list for Monday's start versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Paddack has missed the past month with a left oblique strain. The right-hander entered the season with high expectations, but has been a disappointment for managers that invested in him this year. For the season, Paddack is 7-6 with an ugly 5.13 ERA in 19 starts. Despite the favorable matchup against the Diamondbacks this evening, Paddack can be ...

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack (oblique) threw three frames in a bullpen session Thursday as he mounts his return to the mound. The right-hander hasn't pitched since July 27 and is expected to throw another bullpen before the Friars decide whether he'll need a rehab start or return straight into the rotation. With the reeling Padres over-taxing the bullpen, Paddack's imminent return is a welcome sign despite his 5.13 ERA and 1.32 WHIP this season across 93 innings. Prior to his IL ...

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Chris Paddack (oblique) played catch again on Saturday. The 25-year-old righty is currently sitting on an acceptable 7-6 record along with a less-than-stellar 5.13 ERA throughout 19 starts this season. He has been on the 10-day injured list since the end of July because of a left oblique strain, so the latest update is positive news for the fantasy managers who have been without him.

San Diego Padres pitcher Chris Paddack (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique. The move was retroactive to July 28. He's struggled this season, owning an uninspiring 5.13 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and 90 strikeouts across 93 innings in 2021. It's unclear exactly how much time Paddack will miss, but the 25-year-old has a ton of upside, and fantasy managers should continue to stash him in all league formats. Right-hander Miguel Diaz was recalled from Triple-A El-Paso ...