Official Site of the Padres · Mar 7, 2016
Late-arriving Thornton quickly revs up arm
Padres manager Andy Green talks about the additions of Matt Thornton and Christian FriedrichPEORIA, Ariz. -- It's certainly not a path Matt Thornton would recommend, but he doesn't look like he missed much or anything from missing the first two weeks of Spring Training as he was still trying to find a team to pitch for.
"It wasn't my intention, but it worked out that way," Thornton said, smiling.
Thornton, who agreed to a Minor League deal with the Padres on Thursday, faced hitters for the first time in camp on Sunday. He'll do so again on Tuesday and could get in a Cactus League game as soon as Friday.