Padres Sign Former Rockies Pitcher German Marquez

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The San Diego Padres have agreed to a one-year contract with veteran right-handed pitcher German Marquez, who spent the first 10 seasons of his MLB career with the Colorado Rockies. Marquez, a 2021 All-Star, is looking to bounce back after a down 2025 season.

Why it matters

Marquez's move to the Padres represents a fresh start for the 30-year-old pitcher, who struggled with consistency and performance issues while playing his home games at the hitter-friendly Coors Field in Colorado. The Padres are hoping Marquez can regain his All-Star form and provide depth to their starting rotation.

The details

Marquez has a career record of 68-72 with a 4.67 ERA and 1.334 WHIP in 10 MLB seasons, all with the Rockies. He made the 2021 All-Star team after posting a 4.40 ERA, 1.272 WHIP, and league-leading 3 complete games. However, his numbers declined sharply in 2025, when he went 3-16 with a 6.70 ERA and 1.710 WHIP over 26 games.

• Marquez has played all 10 of his MLB seasons for the Colorado Rockies.
• He earned his sole All-Star selection in 2021.
• Marquez is looking to bounce back from an underwhelming 2025 campaign.

What’s next

The Padres will be hoping Marquez can regain his All-Star form and provide stability to their starting rotation as they look to contend in the NL West.