The San Diego Padres have signed Austin Davis to a minor league contract after he chose free agency earlier in the offseason. Davis, who struggled during his seven MLB appearances last season, showed promise with Triple-A El Paso, achieving a 3.40 ERA over 47.2 innings, albeit with a concerning 12.5% walk rate. Despite command issues, his strikeout ability has earned him another chance with the Padres, but he faces stiff competition for a spot on the Opening Day roster against other left-handed relievers already in the mix.
The Padres are bringing back left-hander Austin Davis on a minor league contract after he elected free agency early in the offseason.
Davis had a much better year with Triple-A El Paso, where he worked 47 2/3 frames in the Pacific Coast League and managed a 3.40 ERA.
Clearly, Davis' command is not a strength, but his bat-missing ability and solid minor league production are intriguing enough for San Diego.
He'll have an uphill battle to cracking the Opening Day bullpen, as the Padres have a few left-handed relievers in the mix.
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