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Padres Claim Luis Patiño

By Steve Adams | December 22, 2023 at 1:33pm CDT

The Padres announced Friday that they’ve claimed right-hander Luis Patiño off waivers from the White Sox, who’d designated him for assignment earlier in the week. It’s a homecoming for Patiño, a former top prospect who was originally signed and developed by the Padres. Their 40-man roster is now up to 33 players.

Now 24 years old, Patiño was traded from San Diego to Tampa Bay alongside catcher Francisco Mejia, minor league catcher Blake Hunt and minor league righty Cole Wilcox in the 2020 trade that brought eventual two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell to the Padres. At the time of the swap, Patiño was regarded as one of the sport’s very best pitching prospects; he’d scuffled through 17 1/3 innings in his initial call to the Majors the prior season (5.19 ERA, 21-to-14 K/BB ratio), but that debut came at just 20 years of age. Entering the 2020 campaign, each of Baseball America, MLB.com, Baseball Prospectus, FanGraphs, ESPN and The Athletic had ranked among the top 30 prospects in all of MLB.

As is made clear by the manner in which he’s returning to the Friars, things haven’t panned out for Patiño. The right-hander posted strong numbers in 29 1/3 Triple-A frames in 2021 and also spent the majority of that season on the big league roster in Tampa Bay. It wasn’t a great season by any means, but Patiño did post a 4.31 ERA with a 22.2% strikeout rate and 8.7% walk rate while averaging 96 mph on his heater. For a 21-year-old in his first full MLB campaign — and one who’d barely pitched above A-ball thanks to the canceled 2020 minor league season — it was a reasonably encouraging first foot forward.

From there, however, things went downhill quickly. Patiño suffered a severe oblique strain early in the 2022 campaign, prompting a 60-day IL placement and an absence of more than three months. Upon returning, he showed diminished velocity and far shakier results. Patiño walked more batters than he struck out in 20 MLB frames that year and was limited to 34 Triple-A innings, where he struggled with home runs and was tagged for a 4.50 earned run average.

In 2023, Patiño developed alarming command troubles, walking more nearly 18% of the opponents he faced in Triple-A between the Rays and the White Sox, who acquired him for cash considerations on the day of the trade deadline. In 21 1/3 innings at the MLB level, Patiño posted a 4.57 ERA with an 18.2% strikeout rate and 14.1% walk rate.

He’ll now head back to a Padres club that’s in need of pitching depth after seeing starters Snell, Seth Lugo, Michael Wacha and Rich Hill reach free agency in addition to relievers Josh Hader, Luis Garcia and Drew Pomeranz. Clearly, Patiño can’t be counted on like the Padres might have expected in 2021, had he not been traded, but he gives them a still-young arm to plug into the rotation mix or bullpen this spring. Patiño is out of minor league options, it should be noted, meaning he’ll have to either make the Opening Day roster or else be traded or placed on waivers once again.

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63 Comments

  1. Deleted Userr

    2 years ago

    Let’s go!

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  2. Now Yu Know

    2 years ago

    Nice

    2
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  3. acoss13

    2 years ago

    Padres and Patino have come full circle, very appropriate!

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    • BaseballisLife

      2 years ago

      De Los Santos as well.

      4
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  4. FanOfTheUmpires

    2 years ago

    Bring back Seidler.

    12
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    • oldguyG

      2 years ago

      And Gwynn too

      12
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      • Brew88

        2 years ago

        And the frickin chickin

        10
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        • Sharocko

          2 years ago

          And the dragon slaying goose.

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  5. Longtimecoming

    2 years ago

    Some of Padres fans got our wish when he was released at least sort of. I was hoping for a milb dea with invite but I’m sure they checked him out.

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  6. BaseballisLife

    2 years ago

    To be a reliever?

    1
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    • Brew88

      2 years ago

      You’d think RP yep, assuming he can cut down the free passes

      Related matter, why hasn’t mlbtr or other outlets confirmed Matsui signing, is there a hang up?

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      • dvmin98

        2 years ago

        He’s still in Japan, so likely the medicals haven’t been done

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        • BaseballisLife

          2 years ago

          They came to an agreement on the contract and usually that is reported here immediately.

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  7. 619MetroFriars

    2 years ago

    Love it.

    1
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  8. Moneyballer

    2 years ago

    We just can’t quit you, even though you suck.

    2
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  9. The Baseball Fan

    2 years ago

    Trade him to the rays

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    • dubtastic

      2 years ago

      for Shane Baz!

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  10. 619MetroFriars

    2 years ago

    Patino the Latino is still only 24 years of age. Plenty of potential and I like his 22 percent strikeout rate and upper 90’s heater. Preller is getting creative. Matsui, now Patino who we can use in the Bullpen. (7th inning guy).

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  11. alwaysgo4two

    2 years ago

    Young pitching is so hit and miss, no pun intended. It seems that half never meet their potential. Hope that he’s one of the lucky ones.

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  12. Deleted Userr

    2 years ago

    That 2016 international class has been a complete flop except Robert, Gurriel and Arozarena.

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    • CityofChampions

      2 years ago

      Teoscar Hernandez too!

      I think both Gurriel’s were signed during that period also. Yuli obviously wasn’t a prospect though

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      • CityofChampions

        2 years ago

        & I believe Yordan Alvarez right before that period closed.

        Maybe the best of the bunch.

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        • CityofChampions

          2 years ago

          Ah just checked. Yordan was technically a 2015 signee even though he signed in June of ‘16.

          Reply
  13. Hired Gun 23

    2 years ago

    Gather up as many arms as we can…hopefully some stick.

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    • Informed Sportsball Discussion

      2 years ago

      Eric Lauer is still available. I have not understood not calling him ever since Milwaukee cut ties.

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  14. vaderzim

    2 years ago

    I think the Padres won the Blake Snell trade from 2020.

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  15. towinagain

    2 years ago

    If no brainer, low cost moves, like this one are the only moves made then hyped by the Padres…this organization is truly in trouble.

    2
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  16. mrpadre19

    2 years ago

    Now go get Profar and Jankowski.
    He’ll get Gary Sanchez too

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    • llokokokok

      2 years ago

      Honestly wouldn’t mind all 3 of these guys.

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    • 619MetroFriars

      2 years ago

      Jankowski, was, and always has been underrated .

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    • Informed Sportsball Discussion

      2 years ago

      I don’t see Sanchez in the wake of the new catcher they got in the Soto trade. I’m sure they’d love to have him, but the money is spread too thin.

      Jankowski, yes. Profar? Not at $7.5 mil again. Dude’s gotta come down in price.

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      • 619MetroFriars

        2 years ago

        Higgy was an underrated part of the Soto trade Informed Sportsball. Padres overall catching depth is now extremely reliable with an upcoming platoon of/Kyle Higashioka & Luis “Campy” Campusano.

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        • CityofChampions

          2 years ago

          I wish they’d actually give Campusano a crack at the starting job.

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        • Informed Sportsball Discussion

          2 years ago

          @BrianStrowman9 My understanding is that is the plan.

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        • CityofChampions

          2 years ago

          Hopefully a real starters job and not a 50/50 split. He disappeared at the end of the year. Did we ever get an explanation for that?

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        • Informed Sportsball Discussion

          2 years ago

          Campusano’s last game played for the Padres in 2023 was 9/24 against St. Louis. They placed him on the 10 day IL on 9/30 due to a right ankle sprain.

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        • CityofChampions

          2 years ago

          Thanks.

          I hope he does get an everyday shot this year. I know his defense has always lagged his bat, but I figured he’d have seen more time than he has in the MLB thus far.

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      • BaseballisLife

        2 years ago

        Can’t remember where I saw it, but there is a video from earlier this week with Sanchez working out in Padres gear. I will keep looking. May have been on Twitter.

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        • websoulsurfer

          2 years ago

          Is this what you are talking about?

          twitter.com/mark_a_bartlett/status/173793911184628…

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  17. Pete zahut

    2 years ago

    Hell yeah

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  18. Yazmyhero

    2 years ago

    I’m surprised the Red Sox didn’t snatch him. With their revamped pitching department, they might have gotten him back on track!

    Reply
  19. James Midway

    2 years ago

    Can Niebla work his magic?

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    • Sharocko

      2 years ago

      I can’t wait to see how the uses the new Biomechanics lab he helped bring to SD…think his magic is going to get stronger.

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  20. Motor City Beach Bum

    2 years ago

    Gwynning gets his Xmas wish! Nice addition.

    6
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    • Gwynning

      2 years ago

      Merry Christmas Bummer!

      Reply
      • Brew88

        2 years ago

        Sucks they sacked Coach Kentera though

        3
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        • Ha-Seong Kim

          2 years ago

          Bring back the Coach! Shocked Audacy canned him. Especially days before Xmas.

          3
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        • Gwynning

          2 years ago

          Sad, sad day for San Diego sports radio…

          2
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        • BaseballisLife

          2 years ago

          Who is Coach Kentera?

          Reply
        • Informed Sportsball Discussion

          2 years ago

          San Diego sports radio personality, collegiate athlete and coach (naturall), former general manager of the San Diego Sockers indoor soccer team.

          sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/story/2023-12-21/c…

          Nick Canepa (UT Sports Columnist) once said of him:

          “Coach John Kentera says he can help Sean Burroughs at the plate. The dinner plate?”

          Pot calling the kettle black, but a writer has to get the lines in.

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        • BaseballisLife

          2 years ago

          Kept trying to click thumbs up and it just wouldn’t do it. Thanks. Had no idea who he was.

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  21. Brew88

    2 years ago

    Gore had a similar early-20s slump but turned it around, it’s a big next few months for Patino.

    3
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  22. Dumpster Divin Theo

    2 years ago

    Any good Italian restaurants in San Diego? Actually don’t have to be good, just need a back room. Asking for a friend

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  23. jgaepi

    2 years ago

    The positive here is that Preller has been pretty successful at buy low pitching depth. He’s been mostly awful at buy high pitching depth. With little risk here, I’m glad to get Patino back.

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  24. OldSaltUSN

    2 years ago

    “Paging Ruben Niebla. Please pickup the white curtesy phone. Ruben Niebla, AJ Preller is trying desperately to reach you!”

    Note: I kinda wonder how much input the pitching coach has into the process, when the GM and his team drafts, trades, or signs a pitcher. Do they ask for his input, first. It would seem natural. However, that may not be the case at all.

    Patino was another one of those pitching midgets (well, 6’1″, but compared to the MLB average skyscraper-pitcher, he looked short). The reduced velo is a real concern. A few MPH off the fastball, and a pitcher becomes a WHOLE different animal. Ask Trevor Hoffman about that.

    Definitely some upside in this signing, though, all around. I’m sure Patino will welcome a return to the system where he excelled.

    This is beginning to sound like … not sure of the year, 2001? 2002? Where the Padres went thru 36 arms in a single season. Tried everyNRI pitcher in the sun during spring training, then tossed in the entire farm system (or so it seemed) at Darren Balsley to see what he could make of ’em “live”, at the MLB level. He didn’t have Darvish and Musgrove in the fold back then, though. So, it “probably” won’t be THAT bad in 2024.

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    • CityofChampions

      2 years ago

      I think 6’1 is a generous height for Patino

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  25. Cora the Destroya

    2 years ago

    I think its a good move. Patino has the stuff.

    2
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  26. msqboxer

    2 years ago

    If you can’t make the CWS 26 you can’t make any teams 26.

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    • CityofChampions

      2 years ago

      The A’s would like a word with you

      Reply
  27. wallabeechamp

    2 years ago

    Just the kind of guy we need to help us fight off the Rockies for last place.

    1
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  28. BillTheThrill10

    2 years ago

    This is a really good move, I like it. He was brought along to soon because of the pandemic, I think Niebla will be able to get him back on track, if not as a starter, than at least as a reliever.

    1
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  29. tomg1976

    2 years ago

    He’s still young but if the Rays couldn’t fix him who can?

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    • BillTheThrill10

      2 years ago

      Rays gave up on him to soon. Plus he had a few injuries that didn’t help him. I think now that he’s fully healthy, he’ll be at the very least league average.

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