Good Morning San Diego: Reported addition of D.J. Snelten could help major league roster

It was reported that the San Diego Padres signed left-handed pitcher D.J. Snelten to a minor league contract, but the team has not officially announced the signing. The addition of Snelten would give the Padres another left-handed option in the bullpen that can reach triple-digits on the radar gun. Thomas Conroy of Gaslamp Balllooks at what the reported signing of Snelten could mean to San Diego and how he might be able to impact the major league roster this season.

Padres News:

• Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune looks back at the 2025 season for the Padres and identifies the 25 moments that defined the team. How many of the moments made your list?

• Bryan Hoeing came to the Padres at the 2024 trade deadline and looked like he was going to be the potential swingman in the San Diego bullpen in 2025. However, Hoeing had shoulder issues coming out of Spring Training, and after rehab, made a brief appearance the big-league roster. Hoeing spent most of the last season in the minors and will look to return to San Diego in 2026.

Baseball News:

• NPB stars Tatsuya Imai and Kazuma Okamoto are reportedly meeting with teams interested in signing them before their respective signing deadlines in Los Angeles. Teams mentioned that have already met with one or both players are the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies.
• Arizona Diamondbacks General Manager Mike Hazen said the trade talks surrounding second baseman Ketel Marte are coming to an end. Whether or not he will be traded is still unknown, but Hazen stated he does not want the speculation to continue into the season.
• The Los Angeles Angels and perpetually injured third baseman Anthony Rendon have reportedly agreed to restructure his contract, resulting in a buyout and deferred money, ending their relationship.
• The Angels have also agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with right-handed reliever Kirby Yates.
• The Atlanta Braves continue to build their roster with former Padres. After signing Ha-Seong Kim on a one-year deal, they added Jose Azocar on a minor league deal, Tuesday.