Padres Sign Miguel Andujar to $4M, 1-Year Deal

Contract includes $2.2M in potential incentives and an $8M mutual option for 2027

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The San Diego Padres have finalized a $4 million, one-year contract with veteran outfielder and third baseman Miguel Andujar. The deal includes a $1.5 million salary for Andujar, who turns 30 in March, as well as an $8 million mutual option for 2027 with a $2.5 million buyout that can escalate based on plate appearances.

Why it matters

Andujar is a versatile player who has shown flashes of offensive production in his nine-year MLB career, including a runner-up finish in the 2018 AL Rookie of the Year voting. The Padres are hoping he can provide depth and flexibility to their lineup as they look to build on their recent playoff appearances.

The details

Andujar hit .318 with 10 home runs and 44 RBIs in 2025 for the Athletics and Reds, who acquired him in a midseason trade. Over his career, he's batted .282 with 53 home runs and 223 RBIs for the Yankees, Pirates, Athletics, and Reds.

  • Andujar and the Padres finalized the contract on February 11, 2026.
  • Andujar will turn 30 years old on March 2, 2026.

The players

Miguel Andujar

A nine-year MLB veteran who has played for the Yankees, Pirates, Athletics, and Reds. He finished second in AL Rookie of the Year voting in 2018 after hitting .297 with 27 home runs and 92 RBIs.

San Diego Padres

A professional baseball team based in San Diego, California that plays in the National League West division of Major League Baseball.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to add Miguel to our roster. His versatility and offensive potential make him a valuable addition as we continue to build a championship-caliber team.”

— A.J. Preller, Padres General Manager (San Diego Union-Tribune)

What’s next

Andujar will report to Padres spring training in Peoria, Arizona, where he will compete for playing time at third base and in the outfield.

The takeaway

The Padres are making a low-risk, high-upside move by signing Andujar to a one-year deal with team options. If he can recapture his 2018 form, he could provide a major boost to their lineup and depth.