On Tuesday, the San Diego Padres made a series of moves, claiming Breyvic Valera off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays and signing Gordon Beckham. They also placed Anderson Espinoza on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from his second straight Tommy John Surgery.
Espinoza, 21, was the prized prospect in the Drew Pomeranz trade before the deadline in the 2016 season but has struggled to remain healthy. The former top-25 prospect in the game has not pitched in a game since the 2016 season, posting a combined 4.