Major Roster Moves

The San Diego Padres just dropped a bombshell – Pedro Avila's time on the roster might be ticking away! In a twist that has fans buzzing, the Padres have waved goodbye to the 27-year-old right-hander, opting instead to bring up southpaw Adrián Morejón from Triple-A El Paso. Talk about a game of musical chairs!

Avila's Rollercoaster with the Padres

Avila's been on a real-life rollercoaster with the Friars, lurching from on-the-roster to off-the-roster more times than we can count. Since showing up in a trade from the Nationals way back in 2016, he's seen the major league mound in parts of five seasons but racked up only 71 2/3 innings. Last year, Avila showed some spark with a 3.22 ERA in 50 1/3 innings – not too shabby, right? But 2024's been a bit of a bust so far, with that ERA ballooning like a beach ball. Eight innings pitched, eight earned runs, and an equal number of strikeouts and walks - nine each. That's not the kind of symmetry anyone wants!

The Future for Avila

Now, with no options left and a tightrope walk over waiver wires ahead, Avila faces a tricky play. The Padres have a scant seven days to decide his fate – trade him, keep him, or cut him loose. If he clears waivers, he could grasp at free agency by virtue of a previous outright. The clock's ticking – will anyone bite for a pitcher with more bounces than a basketball? Keep it locked to Statbet for the latest on this hot stove drama!

Editor: Yana Davidyuk