The San Diego Padres have reached an agreement on a one-year contract with free-agent left-handed pitcher Germán Márquez, according to @Alden_Gonzalez. The deal marks the third major addition for the Padres within the last 24 hours, continuing a rapid stretch of roster moves for the club.
According to the report, the agreement between Márquez and the Padres includes a mutual option. This specific clause is designed to allow the team to push a portion of the guarantee into a buyout. While the full financial terms have not been disclosed, the structure provides the organization with flexibility regarding the veteran pitcher's contract.
The signing of Márquez follows the Padres reaching agreements with Nick Castellanos and Griffin Canning within the same 24-hour window. This flurry of activity highlights an aggressive acquisition phase for the San Diego front office as they continue to build their roster. Márquez is the latest veteran talent to join the organization during this highly active period of transactions.
The news was first reported by @Alden_Gonzalez and confirmed by Ken Rosenthal. The Padres have been the most active team in the league over the last day as they finalize multiple components of their pitching staff and lineup.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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