SignOnSanDiego.com · Dec 21, 2015
Padres sign lefty Baumann, DFA Pinto
United States pitcher Buddy Baumann throws to Canada during the fifth inning of the gold medal baseball game at the Pan Am Games, Sunday, July 19, 2015, in Ajax, Ontario. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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United States pitcher Buddy Baumann throws to Canada during the fifth inning of the gold medal baseball game at the Pan Am Games, Sunday, July 19, 2015, in Ajax, Ontario. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)The Padres continued to sift through the minor league ranks for inexpensive bullpen options, Monday signing left-hander Buddy Baumann to a major league contract for 2016. Josmil Pinto was designated for assignment, ending the catcher’s month-long stay on the 40-man roster.