Marlins Sign Pitcher Chris Paddack to $4M Deal

The right-hander inks a one-year contract with the Miami club.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Miami Marlins have finalized a one-year, $4 million contract with right-handed pitcher Chris Paddack. The deal was completed on Thursday, bringing the 27-year-old Paddack to the Marlins after he spent the first four seasons of his MLB career with the San Diego Padres.

Why it matters

Paddack is seen as a promising young pitcher who could help bolster the Marlins' starting rotation as the team looks to improve on its 69-93 record from the 2025 season. The Marlins are hoping Paddack can regain the form that made him a top prospect early in his career.

The details

Paddack was originally drafted by the Marlins in 2015 but was traded to the Padres in 2016. He made his MLB debut with the Padres in 2019 and has a career 4.95 ERA over 74 games (72 starts). The Marlins are betting on Paddack's potential, as he has shown flashes of dominance at times despite some inconsistency.

  • The contract was finalized on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Chris Paddack

A 27-year-old right-handed pitcher who spent the first four seasons of his MLB career with the San Diego Padres.

Miami Marlins

A professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida that plays in the National League East division of Major League Baseball.

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The takeaway

The Marlins are hoping Paddack can provide a boost to their starting rotation as they look to improve on a disappointing 2025 season. The one-year, $4 million deal represents a low-risk, high-upside move for Miami as they try to get back into playoff contention.