The Padres have confirmed that Jhony Brito will remain in long relief, sidelining him from the fifth starter competition. Despite a promising rookie season with the Yankees in 2023, where he showcased potential after seven years in the minors, Brito struggled for consistent rotation time. After an elbow strain ended his season prematurely, he's now competing for a multi-inning role in relief with Bryan Hoeing on the injury list. The Padres are solidifying their starting rotation, leaving Brito's future dependent on his performance during spring training.
The Padres are keeping Jhony Brito in long relief, thus taking him out of the competition for the fifth starter spot, manager Mike Shildt confirmed.
Brito has spent most of his career in the Yankees organization and reached the big leagues in 2023 after seven seasons in the minors.
Brito is vying for a multi-inning role, which became available with Bryan Hoeing expected to begin the season on the injured list due to shoulder soreness.
If Brito does not win the long relief job, he still has an option remaining and would head back to El Paso.
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