Nomar Mazara, former Texas Rangers outfielder, has returned to the big leagues. Mazara, who has been playing for AAA El Paso in the San Diego Padres system this year, has had his contracted purchased by the Padres. He is taking the place of Robinson Cano, who the Padres designated for assignment.
Mazara was signed to a record signing bonus on July 2, 2011, out of the Dominican Republic by then-Ranger executive A.J. Preller. Mazara made his major league debut in 2016, but did not progress over four seasons, and was ultimately dealt to the Chicago White Sox after the 2019 season in exchange for Steele Walker.