Padres release former top prospect on Sunday
Briefly

The San Diego Padres released right-handed pitcher Luis Patino, a former top prospect, following a season spent in the minors after signing a minor league deal in January. Patino last pitched in the majors with the Chicago White Sox in 2023, where he recorded a 4.57 ERA over 21.2 innings and had a 5.19 ERA with the Padres in 2020. His career has been hindered by control issues, as evidenced by 70 walks in 136.1 innings, alongside undergoing Tommy John Surgery which may have impacted his performance metrics.
Luis Patino, a former top prospect for the San Diego Padres, was released after struggling in the minors and not pitching in the majors since 2023.
Patino’s MLB performances included a 4.57 ERA in 2023 and a 5.19 ERA in 2020, with a concerning tendency to issue 70 walks in 136.1 innings.
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