Free-agent left-handed pitcher Cole Hamels and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a minor-league contract, per Robert Murray of FanSided.
Hamels will earn a $2 million base salary if he makes the major league roster, per Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
This marks a hometown return for Hamels, who was born and raised in San Diego.
Hamels pitched in the bigs from 2006-2020. He is best known for serving as the 2008 World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies' staff ace. His scorching-hot playoff run featured a 4-0 record with a 1.