Padres Sign Veteran Pitcher German Marquez

One-year deal brings former Rockies starter to San Diego

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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

Why it matters

The Padres are looking to bolster their pitching staff as they aim to contend in the NL West, and Marquez provides veteran experience and upside if he can return to his 2021 form. His history of pitching at the hitter-friendly Coors Field could also help him adjust to the mound at Petco Park.

The details

Marquez, 30, has a career record of 68-72 with a 4.67 ERA and 1.334 WHIP in 10 seasons with the Rockies. He made the 2021 All-Star team after posting a 4.40 ERA, 1.272 WHIP, and league-leading three complete games across 32 starts. However, he struggled mightily in 2025, going 3-16 with a 6.70 ERA and 1.710 WHIP in 126.1 innings.

  • Marquez has played his entire 10-year MLB career with the Colorado Rockies.
  • He made the 2021 All-Star team, his lone selection so far.
  • Marquez is coming off a tough 2025 season where he went 3-16 with a 6.70 ERA.

The players

German Marquez

A 30-year-old right-handed pitcher who has spent his entire 10-year MLB career with the Colorado Rockies.

San Diego Padres

The Major League Baseball team that has agreed to a one-year contract with German Marquez, as they look to bolster their pitching staff for a playoff push.

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What’s next

The Padres will look to integrate Marquez into their starting rotation and hope he can bounce back to his 2021 All-Star form to help the team make a playoff push.

The takeaway

This signing represents the Padres' efforts to improve their pitching depth and find value in the free agent market, as they aim to return to the postseason after missing out in 2025.