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"Confirmed, we're broke"; "Using Groupon to sign free agents" - Padres fan frustration grows after Kyle Hart's return Despite showing plenty of promise in the regular season, the San Diego Padres' 2025 campaign came to a disappointing end, as they crashed ou...

NOVEMBER 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

San Diego Padres re-sign left-hander Kyle Hart to $1.2 million deal for next season with 2027 option

Kyle Hart is returning to the San Diego Padres with a $1.2 million, one-year contract that includes a club option for 2027

NOVEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Re-ups with San Diego The Padres re-signed Hart to a one-year contract with a club option for 2027 on Monday.

Impact The Padres declined Hart's $5 million club option for 2026 earlier this month, but they've now brought him back at a lesser rate. Hart split his time between the majors and minors in 2025, finishing with a 5.86 ERA and 37:13 K:BB over 43 innings covering six starts and 14 relief outings with the big club. The southpaw will compete for an Opening Day roster spot -- perhaps in a swingman role -- but does have minor-league options remaining.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Flaherty, Bieber exercise options for 2026 as 9 more players become free agents, raise total to 162

Detroit pitcher Jack Flaherty and Toronto pitcher Shane Bieber have exercised their player options for 2026 instead of becoming eligible for free agency

NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Padres decline option The Padres declined Hart's $5 million club option for 2026 on Tuesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Hart pitched in the majors for the first time in five years in 2025, though he accumulated a 5.86 ERA and 1.19 WHIP across 43 regular-season innings. His poor performance made it easy for San Diego to decline giving the 32-year-old a $4 million raise, so he'll instead receive a $500,000 buyout and look to free agency for his next opportunity.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to Triple-A The Padres optioned Hart to Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.

Impact Hart will cede his spot on the 28-man active roster to lefty JP Sears, who was recalled from El Paso to start Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Diamondbacks. Over 20 appearances (six starts) for the Padres on the season, Hart went 3-3 with a 5.86 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 37:13 K:BB in 43 innings.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Padres have sneaky productive reliever who can put elite bullpen over the top in playoffs Kyle Hart was mentioned in Mike Petriello’s column that was released on Friday on MLB.com, where he named eight under-the-radar relief pitch...

SEPTEMBER 23 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

De La Cruz and Andujar lead late rally that gives the Reds a 2-1 win over the Padres

Elly De La Cruz and pinch-hitter Miguel Andujar delivered RBI singles in the eighth inning as the Cincinnati Reds beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 to take two of three games in a seri...

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Buxton sets career high for homers and Ryan throws 7 shutout innings as Twins beat Padres 7-2

Byron Buxton set a career best with his 29th home run and Joe Ryan pitched seven scoreless innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the San Diego Padres 7-2

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Summoned from Triple-A The Padres recalled Hart from Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.

Impact Right-hander David Morgan is scheduled to serve as the Padres' opening pitcher for Sunday's game in Minnesota, but Hart could be tasked with covering multiple innings behind him, if needed. Hart previously made six starts for the Padres and nine for El Paso this season, but he's worked largely in relief since the All-Star break. The southpaw hasn't covered more than three innings in any appearance in August, so the Padres could end up treating the series finale with the Twins as more of a bullpen game rather than leaning on Hart as a bulk reliever.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Working in bulk relief Sunday Hart is expected to be called up from Triple-A El Paso to pitch Sunday against the Twins, though he's slated to work in bulk relief with David Morgan set to open for the Padres, Ke...

Impact Hart worked as a starter early in the season while with the big club, but all three of his appearances in July came in relief. He's also been working out of the bullpen with El Paso, and he hasn't exceeded two innings in any of his past seven appearances. With that in mind, Hart may be on a pitch count of some sort Sunday.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Padres on Sunday The Padres are expected to recall Hart from Triple-A El Paso to pitch in Sunday's game against the Twins, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact The team hasn't yet announced whether Hart will start Sunday's contest or work as a bulk reliever, but he is penciled in to face Minnesota either way. The 32-year-old lefty carries a 5.29 ERA and 1.21 WHIP through 32.1 innings in the big leagues this year, but he's given up just two earned runs in 13.1 frames since being sent down to Triple-A in late July.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Padres optioned Hart to Triple-A El Paso on Friday.

Impact Hart threw 42 pitches in relied the previous two days, and San Diego needs a fresher arm for the bullpen. Ron Marinaccio has been recalled to take Hart's spot. Hart (3-2) has pitched in nine games (six starts) for the Padres this season, registering a 5.29 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 21:7 K:BB across 32.1 innings of action.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Padres pregame: Stephen Kolek back against Marlins; Kyle Hart also recalled Left-hander Hart will work out of the bullpen

JULY 22 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Rejoins big club The Padres recalled Hart from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

Impact Hart will provide protection behind Tuesday's starter, Stephen Kolek, and could potentially follow Kolek out of the bullpen. The left-hander has posted a 5.83 ERA and 19:6 K:BB over 29.1 innings at the big-league level this season.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Padres pregame: Kyle Hart optioned to make room for return of Yu Darvish Right-hander Michael King also transferred to 60-day injured list before Padres game against Diamondbacks

JULY 8 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Sent back to minors The Padres optioned Hart to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

Impact Hart tossed 3.2 perfect innings of bulk relief in Sunday's win over the Rangers, and his reward is a trip back to the minors a day later. The lefty has likely earned another look with the big club eventually, but for now he will re-enter the rotation at El Paso.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect in bulk relief Hart (3-2) struck out two over 3.2 perfect innings of bulk relief to earn the win Sunday over the Rangers.

Impact Hart was sharp in following opener David Morgan in this contest, who gave up one run on four hits and a walk in 1.1 innings. Hart had struggled in earlier stints in the majors, but this was a positive outing. He's now at a 5.83 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 19:6 K:BB across 29.1 innings over seven starts. There's an open spot in the rotation even with Yu Darvish (elbow) set to make his season debut Monday, so Hart could stick around in the majors after replacing Stephen Kolek on the big-league roster.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect in bulk relief Hart (3-2) struck out two over 3.2 perfect innings of bulk relief to earn the win Sunday over the Rangers.

Impact Hart was sharp following opener David Morgan, who gave up one run on four hits and a walk in 1.1 innings. Hart had struggled in earlier stints in the majors, but this was a positive outing. He's now at a 5.83 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 19:6 K:BB across 29.1 innings over seven starts. There's an open spot in the rotation even with Yu Darvish (elbow) set to make his season debut Monday, so Hart could stick around in the majors after replacing Stephen Kolek on the big-league roster.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

All-Star Tatis leads the Padres to a 4-1 win against the Rangers

All-Star Fernando Tatis Jr. scored the tying run in the third inning and doubled in the go-ahead run in the fourth for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Texas Rangers 4-1 to take...

JULY 7 • Associated Press

Fernando Tatis Jr. stars in Padres' victory over Rangers On day he is named an All-Star, Tatis scores a run and drives in another while reaching base four times; Kyle Hart perfect as bulk reliever

JULY 7 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres pregame: Davin Morgan opening, Kyle Hart in line for bulk work The Padres are throwing a curveball at the Rangers for the series finale. Two of them, actually. Roo...

JULY 6 • SACBEE.COM

Called up Sunday Hart was called up from Triple-A El Paso on Sunday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hart will return to the major-league roster after being sent down May 30, posting an inflated 6.57 ERA and 1.66 WHIP with 20 strikeouts over 24.2 innings in five starts since his demotion. The right-hander is expected to follow opener David Morgan, operating as the team's bulk reliever against the Rangers on Sunday. Hart has posted a 6.66 ERA with 17 strikeouts over 25.2 innings with the Padres this year. In a corresponding move, right-hander Stephen Kolek was optioned to El Paso on Sunday.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Padres minors: Kyle Hart takes loss in El Paso, Luis Patiño starts strong for Missions Padres left-hander Kyle Hart walks three, allows two homer in return start in the Pacific Coast League

JUNE 6 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres pregame: Promoting Bradgley Rodriguez to 'pen, Kyle Hart optioned out Padres going with nine-man bullpen until needing a fifth starter next week in San Francisco

MAY 30 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

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San Diego Padres re-sign left-hander Kyle Hart to $1.2 million deal for next season with 2027 option

Flaherty, Bieber exercise options for 2026 as 9 more players become free agents, raise total to 162

De La Cruz and Andujar lead late rally that gives the Reds a 2-1 win over the Padres

Buxton sets career high for homers and Ryan throws 7 shutout innings as Twins beat Padres 7-2

All-Star Tatis leads the Padres to a 4-1 win against the Rangers