The 2026 season is quickly approaching, and it appears the San Diego Padres are bringing in a veteran pitcher to add some depth to the roster. Reports indicate that Marco Gonzales, who is a former pitcher of the Seattle Mariners and Pittsburgh Pirates, is signing a Minors deal with the Padres, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Marcon Gonzales remained in Seattle through the 2023 campaign and eventually played with the Pirates in 2024. He joins San Diego before spring training with a career 4.16 ERA and 1.300 WHIP, along with 688 strikeouts and a 56.9% win percentage through 926.2 innings pitched. San Diego already has a decent starting rotation.