Padres Sign Pitcher Griffin Canning

The right-hander looks to bounce back from an injury-shortened 2025 season.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The San Diego Padres have signed free agent pitcher Griffin Canning, as initially reported by the Divine Sports Gospel. Canning's deal will be finalized once he passes a physical exam. The Padres will need to make another roster move to open up a spot on their 40-man roster for Canning, who is represented by the Wasserman agency.

Why it matters

The Padres are looking to bolster their pitching staff after a disappointing 2025 season, and Canning could provide a boost if he can stay healthy and return to his pre-injury form.

The details

Canning, a right-handed pitcher, had his 2025 season cut short due to injury. The Padres are hoping he can bounce back and contribute to their starting rotation in 2026 and beyond.

  • The deal was initially reported on February 14, 2026.

The players

Griffin Canning

A right-handed pitcher who is looking to bounce back from an injury-shortened 2025 season.

San Diego Padres

A Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California that is looking to improve their pitching staff for the 2026 season.

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What’s next

The Padres will need to make another roster move to open up a spot on their 40-man roster for Canning once his deal is finalized.

The takeaway

The Padres are hoping that Canning can provide a boost to their pitching staff and help the team bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season.