Training underway, rumors are swirling around the league, and one former Houston Astros World Series champion is reportedly set to join the San Diego Padres.
Details of Jason Heyward’s $1 million, one-year contract with the San Diego Padres:
Outfielder Taylor Trammell, who joined the Houston Astros this winter, is dealing with a fairly significant calf injury, according to manager Joe Espada. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com had that information on social media.
A former Houston Astros World Series hero has inked a ... Astros fan favorite Yuli Gurriel has signed a one-year deal with the San Diego Padres, a contract which is essentially just a camp invite ...
The San Diego Padres have come to an agreement with former batting champion Yuli Gurriel. The 40-year-old native of Cuba spent part of 2024 with the Kansas City Royals.
Yuli Gurriel made an offensive gesture after the Astros first baseman homered off the Dodgers' Yu Darvish in the 2017 World Series. Now, they're teammates.
The San Diego Padres have made a signing that few saw ... Now 40 years old, Gurriel was a two-time World Series champion with the Houston Astros, whom he played for from 2016-22.
The recent signing of Yuli Gurriel to a minor league deal by the Padres raised some eyebrows — and not just because the club was adding another potential offensive weapon.
According to MLB Insider Francys Romero, the Padres are bringing two-time World Series champion Yuli Gurriel into their fold (h/t San Diego Padres on SI’s Noah Camras). Romero relayed the financials of the deal, first reported by Jon Heyman of the New York Post:
SAN DIEGO — Veteran outfielder Jason Heyward and the San Diego Padres finalized a $1 million, one-year contract on Tuesday. Heyward can earn $250,000 in performance bonuses: $50,000 each for 200, 250, 300, 350 and 400 plate appearances.
The Chicago Cubs have been active all offseason, proving they are dedicated to getting better and addressing their desired needs. Chicago has already traded for stars like Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros to add a power-hitting outfielder and another piece to the bullpen.