Padres Sign 'Exciting' $1.5 Million Righty as Free Agent
Summary
The San Diego Padres have signed 25-year-old free agent pitcher Evan Fitterer to strengthen their team. Fitterer, previously with the Miami Marlins, brings promise and depth to the Padres' pitching lineup after losing two key pitchers.Key Facts
- The Padres reached the postseason in three of the last four years but did not make it to the World Series.
- Dylan Cease left the Padres to join the Toronto Blue Jays, and Yu Darvish is out due to an injury until 2027.
- The Padres signed Evan Fitterer, a pitcher, to add depth to their team.
- Fitterer was originally drafted by the Miami Marlins in 2019 and received a signing bonus of $1.5 million.
- He was considered a top prospect in the 2019 draft and was ranked No. 74 in his draft class.
- His development was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic and an injury in 2021.
- Fitterer will start with the Triple-A team, El Paso Chihuahuas, aiming for a potential MLB promotion.
- He posted a 3.42 ERA in Double-A this season, striking out 94 over 94 2/3 innings.
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