The Padres re-signed Hart to a one-year, $1 million contract with a $2.5 million club option for 2027 on Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Padres declined Hart's $5 million club option for 2026 earlier this month, but they've now brought him back at a lesser rate. Hart split his time between the majors and minors in 2025, finishing with a 5.86 ERA and 37:13 K:BB over 43 regular-season innings covering six starts and 14 relief outings with the big club. The southpaw will compete for an Opening Day roster spot -- perhaps in a swingman role -- but does have minor-league options remaining.

The Padres declined Hart's $5 million club option for 2026 on Tuesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hart pitched in the majors for the first time in five years in 2025, though he accumulated a 5.86 ERA and 1.19 WHIP across 43 regular-season innings. His poor performance made it easy for San Diego to decline giving the 32-year-old a $4 million raise, so he'll instead receive a $500,000 buyout and look to free agency for his next opportunity.

The Padres optioned Hart to the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Hart will cede his spot on the 28-man active roster to lefty JP Sears, who was recalled from El Paso to start Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Diamondbacks. Over 20 appearances (six starts) for the Padres on the season, Hart went 3-3 with a 5.86 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 37:13 K:BB in 43 innings.

The Padres recalled Hart from Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Right-hander David Morgan is scheduled to serve as the opening pitcher for Sunday's game in Minnesota, but Hart could be tasked with covering multiple innings behind him. Hart previously made six starts for the Padres and nine for El Paso this season, but he's worked largely in relief since the All-Star break. The southpaw hasn't covered more than three innings in any appearance in August, so the Padres could end up treating this as more of a bullpen game rather than leaning on Hart as a bulk reliever.

Hart is expected to be called up from Triple-A El Paso to pitch Sunday against the Twins, though he's slated to work in bulk relief with David Morgan set to open for the Padres, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hart worked as a starter early in the season while with the big club, but all three of his appearances in July came in relief. He's also been working out of the bullpen with El Paso, and he hasn't exceeded two innings in any of his past seven appearances. With that in mind, Hart may be on a pitch count of some sort Sunday.

The Padres are expected to recall Hart from Triple-A El Paso to pitch in Sunday's game against the Twins, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The team hasn't yet announced whether Hart will start Sunday's contest or work as a bulk reliever, but he is penciled in to face Minnesota either way. The 32-year-old lefty carries a 5.29 ERA and 1.21 WHIP through 32.1 innings in the big leagues this year, but he's given up just two earned runs in 13.1 frames since being sent down to Triple-A in late July.

The Padres optioned Hart to Triple-A El Paso on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Hart threw 42 pitches in relief the previous two days, and San Diego needs a fresher arm for the bullpen. Ron Marinaccio has been recalled to take Hart's spot. Hart (3-2) has pitched in nine games (six starts) for the Padres this season, registering a 5.29 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 21:7 K:BB across 32.1 innings of action.

The Padres recalled Hart from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Hart will provide reinforcement behind Tuesday's starter Stephen Kolek and could potentially follow the latter out of the bullpen. The left-hander has posted a 5.83 ERA and 19:6 K:BB over 29.1 innings at the big-league level this season.

The Padres optioned Hart to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Hart tossed 3.2 perfect innings of bulk relief in Sunday's win over the Rangers, and his reward is a trip back to the minors a day later. The lefty has likely earned another look with the big club eventually, but for now he will re-enter the rotation at El Paso.

Hart (3-2) struck out two over 3.2 perfect innings of bulk relief to earn the win Sunday over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Hart was sharp in following opener David Morgan in this contest, who gave up one run on four hits and a walk in 1.1 innings. Hart had struggled in earlier stints in the majors, but this was a positive outing. He's now at a 5.83 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 19:6 K:BB across 29.1 innings over seven starts. There's an open spot in the rotation even with Yu Darvish (elbow) set to make his season debut Monday, so Hart could stick around in the majors after replacing Stephen Kolek on the big-league roster.