Padres sign Blake Honeywell Jr. to minor league contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 11:40 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The San Diego Padres signed right-handed reliever Brent Honeywell Jr. to a minor league deal on August 16. Honeywell last appeared in the majors in 2024 and will report to Triple-A El Paso as he aims for a call-up in September. Once a top prospect, his career has been hampered by injuries, and he had a 2.63 ERA in 2024 but struggled in the postseason. With the Padres' bullpen currently full, Honeywell may need other players to falter to secure a spot on the major league roster.
- •Padres signed Brent Honeywell Jr. on August 16.
- •He last pitched in the majors in 2024.
- •Honeywell reports to Triple-A El Paso to prepare.
- •He had a 2.63 ERA in 2024 before postseason struggles.
- •Current bullpen depth may limit his immediate call-up chances.
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Padres Add New Reliever To Provide Bullpen Depth
"The San Diego Padres signed Blake Honeywell Jr. to a minor league deal for bullpen depth down the stretch.
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