The San Diego Padres were among the seven MLB teams Shohei Ohtani strongly considered before signing with the Los Angeles Angels in December. Though there’s no consolation prize for failing to sign a ...

xxx during the World Baseball Classic Pool E Game Four between Cuba and Japan at the Tokyo Dome on March 14, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. Matt Roberts The Padres are looking like strong favorites to sign ...

Makita was sent down to Triple-A El Paso on Friday. In order to make room for Phil Hughes (back) and Kirby Yates (paternity) on the active roster, Makita and Robert Stock were optioned back to the ...

The Padres recalled Makita from Triple-A El Paso to serve as the 26th man for Sunday's doubleheader with the Phillies. Makita will provide the Padres with an extra arm out of the bullpen for the twin ...

Makita was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Sunday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic San Diego reports. Makita wasn't good during his time with the Padres earlier in the season, allowing a 6.55 ERA in 22 ...