The Padres have signed catcher Blake Hunt to a minor league deal, reuniting him with the organization that drafted him in 2017. After a strong performance in the Rays’ minor leagues, Hunt was traded to the Mariners and later to the Orioles, where he struggled in 2024. Returning to the Mariners, his solid 2025 season made him an appealing free agent, leading to his signing with the Padres, who currently lack depth at catcher. Hunt may compete with Luis Campusano for a backup role behind Freddy Fermin in 2026.
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