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Rangers' Chris Paddack: Logs four innings in team debut
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Paddack allowed two runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out one over four innings of bulk relief in Monday's win over the Guardians.
After inking a deal with the Rangers earlier in the day, Paddack was thrust into duty as a bulk reliever Monday and turned in a serviceable effort. He tossed three scoreless innings before running into some trouble, allowing two runs in his fourth and final frame. The right-hander has struggled mightily in 2026, entering his Texas debut with an 0-7 record, 6.96 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 39:19 K:BB across 53 innings (13 appearances) split between Miami and Cincinnati. It remains to be seen what role Paddack will fill moving forward, but the 30-year-old has plenty to prove before re-entering the fantasy radar if he ultimately earns a spot in the starting rotation.
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Rangers' Chris Paddack: Officially signs with Texas
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The Rangers signed Paddack to a one-year contract Monday.
Paddack is expected to make his Rangers debut Monday in Cleveland as the bulk reliever following opener Tyler Alexander, per Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. The right-hander has gone 0-7 with a 6.96 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 39:19 K:BB in 53 innings over his 13 appearances (nine starts) between the Marlins and Reds this season.
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Chris Paddack: Nearing deal with Texas
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Paddack is close to finalizing a major-league deal with the Rangers and could be formally added to the roster in the coming days, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Paddack will need to pass a physical before putting pen to paper on a deal, but the veteran right-hander appears poised to get a look in the rotation spot that opened up when Jack Leiter (ankle) was placed on the injured list June 21. Though Paddack will provide the Rangers with an experienced option at the back of the rotation, his recent form suggests that he won't offer much value beyond eating innings. The 30-year-old has already been released by the Marlins and Reds this season after going 0-7 with a 6.96 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 8.1 K-BB% in 53 innings between the two squads.
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Chris Paddack: Hits open market
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Paddack elected free agency Wednesday after clearing waivers.
Rather than accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Louisville after the Reds designated him for assignment Monday, Paddack will head to the open market in search of his next opportunity. After going 0-7 with a 6.96 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 39:19 K:BB in 53 innings over his 13 appearances (nine starts) between the Twins and Reds this season, Paddack may have to settle for a minor-league deal if he wants to keep his career going.
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Reds' Chris Paddack: DFA'd for second time in 2026
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The Reds designated Paddack for assignment Monday.
The 30-year-old righty has now been booted off a 40-man roster for the second time this season, after the Marlins previously released him May 11. Paddack didn't perform any better during his five-week stint in Cincinnati and now owns a 0-7 record, 6.96 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 39:19 K:BB in 53 innings over 13 appearances (nine starts) between his two stops. Given the poor form he's displayed thus far, Paddack is unlikely to get claimed off waivers and could be headed for another release in the coming days.
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Reds' Chris Paddack: Slated to shift to bullpen soon
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Reds manager Terry Francona said Tuesday that Paddack could be available out of the bullpen as soon as Wednesday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
As long as Rhett Lowder's (shoulder) rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday goes well, he will slide back into the Reds' rotation and push Paddack to a relief role. Paddack has collected a 6.90 ERA and 35:17 K:BB over 45.2 innings between the Marlins and Reds this season.
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Reds' Chris Paddack: Remains winless
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Paddack (0-7) took the loss Friday, giving up four runs on seven hits and three walks over five innings as the Reds fell 8-3 to Atlanta. He failed to strike out a batter.
The veteran right-hander is 0-2 with Cincinnati after an 0-5 start to the year with Miami. Paddack tossed 52 of 86 pitches for strikes Friday before exiting, and since being picked up to patch a hole at the back of the Reds' rotation, he's managed a 5.40 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and 8:7 K:BB in 15 innings over three starts. Rhett Lowder (shoulder) is set to begin a rehab assignment next week and may only need one outing before coming off the IL, but that still leaves Paddack to handle at least one more start, which is set to come at home next week against the Royals.
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Reds' Chris Paddack: Falls to 0-6
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Paddack (0-6) took the loss against the Cardinals in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader, allowing three runs on seven hits and three walks with five strikeouts over five innings.
Paddack generated a solid 12 whiffs on 84 pitches, but he failed to register a clean inning and yielded three runs across the third and fourth. In two starts with the Reds, the 30-year-old has allowed five earned runs through 10 frames. He owns a 6.86 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 35:14 K:BB across 40.2 innings, including seven outings with Miami, and lines up for a home matchup against Atlanta next weekend.
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Reds' Chris Paddack: Cardinals-Reds game postponed
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Paddack will have his start pushed back after Friday's game against the Cardinals was postponed by inclement weather.
The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader Saturday, and Paddack should take the ball in one of those contests. Paddack allowed two runs over five innings against the Guardians last week in his first start for the Reds.
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Reds' Chris Paddack: No-decision in Cincinnati debut
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Paddack did not factor into Saturday's decision against the Guardians, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out three across five innings.
Paddack put the Reds in an early hole after yielding a two-run single to Brayan Rocchio in the second inning, but the veteran right-hander settled in and did not give up another run the rest of the way. Paddack induced eight whiffs while tossing 56 strikes on 78 pitches (71.8 percent strike rate), putting on a solid showing in his Reds debut just six days after being released by the Marlins. He's lined up to start against the Cardinals next weekend, and Paddack should remain in the Reds' rotation for as long as Rhett Lowder (shoulder) is on the 15-day injured list.
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Reds' Chris Paddack: Signs, making Reds debut Saturday
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Paddack signed a one-year deal with the Reds on Wednesday and is slated to start Saturday's game against the Guardians in Cleveland, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Paddack will be taking over the rotation spot of Rhett Lowder (shoulder), who was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday in a corresponding transaction. Though the 30-year-old righty will provide the Reds with a battle-tested arm at the back end of the rotation, he'll need to display vastly improved form with his new club to ensure he maintains a starting role on anything more than a short-term basis. Paddack won a spot in the Miami rotation coming out of spring training but went 0-5 with a 7.63 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 27:10 K:BB over 30.2 innings before the Marlins cut him loose last week.
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Reds' Chris Paddack: Links up with Reds
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Paddack signed a major-league contract with the Reds on Wednesday.
Paddack signed with Cincinnati after a brief stint as a free agent. The 30-year-old righty struggled in seven appearances for Miami before being released Sunday, recording a 7.63 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 27:10 K:BB over 30.2 innings. Paddack is likely to step into a Cincinnati rotation that's been hit hard by injuries, with Rhett Lowder (shoulder) being the latest to land on the injured list.
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Chris Paddack: Released by Marlins
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The Marlins released Paddack on Sunday.
This was a formality, as Paddack had been cast off the 40-man roster and is now a free agent after passing through waivers. Paddack held a 7.63 ERA and 1.66 WHIP through seven starts for Miami but should find work quickly from a team in need of rotation depth. He might need to go to the minor leagues first, however.
The Marlins designated Paddack for assignment Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Paddack was tagged for seven runs over 2.2 innings in his last start versus the Phillies, pushing his season ERA up to 7.63. His velocity was down across the board in that outing, prompting evaluations of his health. While it seems there isn't anything physically wrong with Paddack, the Marlins have nonetheless decided to move on from the righty. Braxton Garrett is the likeliest candidate to fill Paddack's rotation spot, though Robby Snelling should also receive consideration.
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Marlins' Chris Paddack: Health being evaluated
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The Marlins will evaluate Paddack's health after the pitcher experienced a drop in velocity during Sunday's loss to the Phillies, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Paddack averaged just 91.3 mph with his four-seamer, which was down 1.5 mph from his yearly average. He was pummeled for seven runs on six hits and three walks in 2.2 innings and is now 0-5 with a 7.63 ERA and 1.66 WHIP through seven starts. Manager Clayton McCullough said shortly after the outing that Paddack would make his next scheduled start Friday against the Nationals. However, things would change if it's determined Paddack isn't 100 percent physically. If a change is made in the Miami rotation, Braxton Garrett (1.71 ERA, 26:12 K:BB in 26.1 innings at Triple-A Jacksonville) would be the likeliest replacement for Paddack, though Robby Snelling (1.86 ERA, 44:15 K:BB in 29 innings at Jacksonville) would also receive consideration.
Marlins' Chris Paddack: Losing ways continue Sunday
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Paddack (0-5) took the loss Sunday against the Phillies, allowing seven runs on six hits and three walks in 2.2 innings. He struck out one.
The Phillies ambushed Paddack on Sunday, throttling the hurler for six runs in the opening frame. The right-hander remains with just one quality start in 2026, and he's been unable to get through five innings in his other six outings. Still winless on the season, Paddack won't be a recommended fantasy option when he takes a 7.63 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 27:10 over 30.2 frames into his next scheduled outing versus the division-rival Nationals.
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