The Padres are signing Walker Buehler to a minor league contract as he aims for a rotation spot in Spring Training, joining recent additions Griffin Canning and Germán Márquez. With established starters Nick Pivetta, Michael King, and Joe Musgrove, Buehler faces competition for the fourth and fifth spots, especially from Randy Vásquez and potentially Canning. A former All-Star, Buehler has struggled since his second Tommy John surgery, but at 31, he still has potential. He has opt-out options if not placed on the active roster by Opening Day.
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Padres Sign Walker Buehler to Minor League Contract
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