Padres notes: Manny Machado healthy, which is ‘huge’; Jason Heyward vocal; Yuli Gurriel agrees to minors deal

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Padres notes: Manny Machado healthy, which is ‘huge’; Jason Heyward vocal; Yuli Gurriel agrees to minors deal

PEORIA, Ariz. — Manny Machado frequently leans on the baseball mantra about how no player is “100%” after the first day of spring training. But he truly hasn’t been that in a couple years. He injured his elbow early in 2023 and had surgery that October. His strength improved and the discomfort decreased as last season progressed, but he never felt entirely healthy until he got into the offseason. So when he used his old line Monday, it at least …

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From entering the California team, the veteran player will earn $1.25 million and another million for incentives

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Cuban baseball player Yulieski Gurriel could expand his legacy in the Major Leagues after signing a multimillion-dollar contract.

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Padres Sign Veteran Slugger To Minor League Deal

The San Diego Padres have just bolstered their lineup with a savvy move, inking a minor-league deal with seasoned first baseman Yuli Gurriel. Now, Gurriel might be 40, but don’t let that number fool you—he’s got a treasure trove of championship experience, having snagged two World Series titles with the Houston Astros. The deal is structured so that if he makes it to the majors, he’ll pocket $1.25 million, with a cool extra million dangling as i…

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Padres add efficient former champion with defensive muscle

Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesCharles LeClaire-Imagn Images The San Diego Padres just added a seasoned veteran who can help their roster contend next season.Padres tack on established bat in free agencyCredit: Denny Medley-Imagn ImagesAccording to MLB Insider Francys Romero, the Padres are bringing two-time World Series champion Yuli Gurriel into their fold (h/t San Diego Padres on SI’s Noah Camras). Romero relayed the financials of the deal, fir…

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Reports: Padres land Yuli Gurriel on minor league deal

First baseman Yuli Gurriel, a key part of two World Series championship teams with the Houston Astros, agreed to a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres, multiple media