Report: Four-time all-star Cole Hamels signs minor-league deal with Padres

The San Diego Padres and veteran beginning pitcher Cole Hamels agreed to a minor-league deal on Thursday afternoon, per FanSided’s Robert Murray and MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand.

The 39-year-old Hamels has solely thrown in a single sport since 2020, pitching 3.1 innings for the Atlanta Braves earlier than being compelled to the IL within the pandemic-shortened season.

He final signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2021 however was dominated out for the season after his shoulder flared up shortly after signing.

Hamels has undergone surgical procedures on his left shoulder, proper knee and left foot over the previous yr however has labored his method again and labored out for groups on Jan. 27 in Texas.

The Padres proceed so as to add to their rotation depth after signing Michael Wacha earlier this week and now hope Hamels will have the ability to pitch his method into the combination.

The San Diego native has thrown 2,698 profession innings throughout 15 seasons, posting a 3.43 ERA whereas putting out 2,560 hitters. He additionally was the MVP of the 2008 NLCS and World Series when the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Tampa Bay Rays in 5 video games in 2008.

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