Cole Hamels Agrees With Padres On Minor-League Deal
2 years agoFree-agent left-hander Cole Hamels and the San Diego Padres agreed to a minor-league deal on Thursday, according to a source familiar with the deal. Hamels is likely to receive an invitation to major-league spring training and can make as much as $2 million if he's in the majors in 2023. The San Diego native is attempting to resurrect his career after making just one start for the Atlanta Braves in the last three years. The 39-year-old southpaw is a four-time All-Star, but he's far removed from his prime with the Philadelphia Phillies from 2006-15. He also had surgery on his back in November of 2021. Hamels impressed the Padres and other teams during a recent audition, but he's a long shot to provide useful innings for the Friars in their starting rotation this year.
Source: FanSided - Robert Murray
Source: FanSided - Robert Murray