Padres Sign Pitching Veteran Brent Honeywell Jr.

Brent Honeywell Jr., a 31-year-old right-hander, has signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. This move brings him back to an organization he previously pitched for in 2023.

Honeywell's signing is seen as a low-risk attempt by the Padres to add some pitching depth for the stretch run. His experience with the Dodgers in 2024, where he appeared in 18 regular-season games and pitched 34 1/3 innings with a 2.62 ERA and 1.11 WHIP, suggests that he can work multiple innings and handle an unconventional role.

Honeywell's biggest contribution to the Dodgers came during their World Series run, where he absorbed innings in crucial games, including Game 5 against the Mets and Game 4 against the Yankees. His ability to protect the Dodgers' bullpen and allow them to stay fresh for the later games was invaluable.