August 4, 2023
The Padres announced left-handed pitcher
Cole Hamels has retired. The 39-year-old had an impressive career, going 163-122 with a 3.43 ERA and 2,560 strikeouts in 423 games. He's also a multi-time All-Star and won a World Series MVP with the Phillies in 2008. Unfortunately, although Hamels, who signed a minor league deal with San Diego in February, was working toward a comeback, his various injuries over the last few years proved too challenging to overcome.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: San Diego Padres
February 23, 2023
San Diego Padres left-hander
Cole Hamels (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Thursday, but he doesn't expect to begin pitching in games in camp until sometime after the Padres break camp for the regular season. Hamels underwent surgery on his shoulder in September of 2021 that came with an 18- to 20-month recovery. The 39-year-old southpaw will not be rushed back as he attempts to make a comeback with his hometown team. He's in camp with the Friars on a minor-league deal and he's no lock to pitch extensive innings in the big leagues in 2023, even if he's fully healthy. But if Hamels is healthy, he'll give San Diego some much-needed starting rotation depth after the regular season kicks off.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Dennis Lin
February 16, 2023
Free-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.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: FanSided - Robert Murray
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