Gaslamp Ball · Feb 14, 2023
Report: Padres Signing Michael Wacha
According to Ken Rosenthal, the San Diego Padres are signing starting pitcher Michael Wacha. The 31-year-old posted a 3.32 ERA in over 127 innings for the Boston Red Sox.
Free-agent right-hander Michael Wacha in agreement with Padres, pending physical, sources tell @TheAthletic.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) February 14, 2023 Wacha was the best remaining starter on the market and will give Bob Melvin even more pitching depth heading into Spring Training action. He was reportedly asking for $30 million from teams but recently got more realistic with his asking price, according to the Union Tribune’s Kevin Acee.