After 11 years, Chris Paddack will finally pitch for the Miami Marlins.
Paddack, 30, has reportedly agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with the Marlins, according to MLB reporter Jon Heyman. The contract includes $500,000 in incentives.
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The veteran right-hander was originally Miami’s eighth-round draft pick (No. 236 overall) in 2015 out of Cedar Park High School in Texas. But he was traded the following year to the San Diego Padres in exchange for reliever Fernando Rodney.
Last year, Paddack pitched for the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers. Overall, he compiled a 5.35 ERA and 5-12 record in 32 appearances (28 starts). Since his rookie season, Paddack has never been a high strikeout pitcher. His rate of 6.4 per nine innings was the lowest of his seven-year MLB career. However, he also doesn’t walk many batters, averaging 2.1 last season.
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The Marlins were in need of a starting pitcher after trading Edward Cabrera to the Chicago Cubs in January. Soon thereafter, Miami also dealt Ryan Weathers to the New York Yankees.
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Paddack is expected to join a starting rotation that includes Sandy Alcantara, Eury Perez, Janson Junk, Ryan Gusto and Adam Mazur. Braxton Garrett and Dax Fulton, in addition to top prospects Thomas White and Robby Snelling will also likely be part of the staff during the 2026 season.
During his seven MLB seasons, Paddack has registered a 4.64 ERA and 32-36 record with a strikeout rate of 8.2 per nine innings in 118 appearances (110 starts). His best season was his rookie campaign, during which he went 9-7 with a 3.33 ERA and 153 Ks in 140 2/3 innings.