Brent Honeywell Jr. signs minor league deal with San Diego Padres
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 9:40 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Brent Honeywell Jr. has signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres, as reported on August 14, 2026. The right-hander previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and is looking to make a return to the major leagues after a hiatus in 2025. Honeywell had a productive stint with the Dodgers in 2024, sporting a 2.62 ERA as a reliable reliever during their World Series championship run. He had a brief tenure with the Padres in 2023, during which he had a 4.05 ERA over 36 appearances. This signing marks Honeywell's effort to rejuvenate his career within a familiar organization.
- •Honeywell signs a MiLB deal with the San Diego Padres.
- •He previously played for the Dodgers in 2024, winning a World Series.
- •Honeywell did not pitch in 2025 but signed with San Francisco earlier in 2026.
- •In 2023, he made 36 appearances for the Padres with a 4.05 ERA.
- •At 31, Honeywell aims to prove his capabilities in a major league bullpen.
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Former Dodgers fan favorite decides to join Padres organization
"The San Diego Padres signed a former Los Angeles Dodgers player to a contract.
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