"The Padres are close to a deal with veteran reliever José Leclerc, as first reported by journalist Mike Rodriguez. It'll be a minor league deal once it's complete."
"Leclerc missed the bulk of the 2025 season after suffering a severe lat strain and eventually requiring shoulder surgery."
"He threw a bullpen session for interested clubs a couple weeks ago and was said at the time to be targeting a return around July."
The Padres are close to finalizing a minor league deal with veteran reliever José Leclerc. Leclerc, who is represented by Munger English Sports Management, missed most of the 2025 season due to a severe lat strain and subsequent shoulder surgery. Recently, he conducted a bullpen session for interested teams and is aiming for a return around July.
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