Finally, the San Diego Padres will not be connected to left-handed pitcher José Torres. After designating him for assignment last week, Torres has cleared waivers and the Padres have effectively released the pitcher from their roster. Torres is now a free agent.
Torres did not pitch in 2018, instead serving a 100-game suspension after a domestic violence incident resulted in numerous criminal charges, including intimidation, possession of marijuana, and assault with a deadly weapon after brandishing a gun on his wife. He has since pleaded guilty to these charges.
He appeared in 62 games back in 2017 (his rookie season), recording a 7-4 record and 4.