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Marlins Reach One-Year, $4 Million Agreement With Chris Paddack, Pending Physical

Reports describe a low-cost bid to stabilize the back of Miami's rotation following offseason subtractions.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report a $4 million contract with up to $500,000 in bonuses, with the agreement contingent on a successful physical and awaiting club confirmation.
  • The Associated Press reports Miami likely plans to slot the right-hander into its rotation after trading Edward Cabrera to the Cubs and Ryan Weathers to the Yankees.
  • Paddack worked a career-high 158 innings in 2025 between the Twins and Tigers, posting a 5.35 ERA with 112 strikeouts across 33 games.
  • The 30-year-old returns to the organization that drafted him in the eighth round in 2015 before he was traded to San Diego.
  • His track record includes a standout 2019 debut, a declining strikeout rate, and Tommy John surgery, aligning this deal with Miami's approach to adding affordable innings depth.