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Padres Bring Back Former Pitcher Brent Honeywell Jr. Amid Playoff Push
8/17/2026, 2:34:28 AM
Core Move: Reuniting with Honeywell
The San Diego Padres have signed right-handed pitcher Brent Honeywell Jr. to a minor-league contract, giving the club a familiar arm as it continues its drive for a postseason berth. The deal was reported by Yahoo Sports’ Jordan Shusterman, who noted that Honeywell has not appeared in a major-league game since the Dodgers’ 2024 World Series victory and will now aim to earn a call-up from the minors.
Honeywell’s Recent Performance and Career Overview
Honeywell spent the majority of the 2023 season with the Padres, appearing in 36 games and posting a 2-4 record, 42 strikeouts and a 4.05 ERA over 46.2 innings. Across three MLB seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays, Padres, Chicago White Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Dodgers, he has compiled a 3-5 record, 67 strikeouts and a 4.10 ERA in 63 career games. The pitcher was a member of the Dodgers’ 2024 World Series-winning roster. Drafted in the second round of the 2014 MLB Draft, Honeywell is 31 years old and has split time between the majors and minors throughout his career.
Context: Dodgers’ Success and Padres’ Playoff Race
At the time of the signing, the Dodgers were atop the National League West with a 73-49 record and were preparing to finish a series against the Milwaukee Brewers before traveling to Colorado. The Padres, meanwhile, were positioned near the playoff threshold and looking to bolster their pitching depth to sustain their push in the tightly contested NL West.
Potential Impact for San Diego
If Honeywell receives a major-league promotion, he would provide the Padres with a right-handed option familiar with the organization’s staff and ballpark. His prior experience against NL West opponents and recent World Series exposure could add depth to a rotation that is seeking consistency during the final stretch of the season.
Data Summary
- 2023 Padres stint: 36 games, 2-4 record, 42 K, 4.05 ERA (46.2 IP)
- Career totals (3 MLB seasons): 63 games, 3-5 record, 67 K, 4.10 ERA
- Drafted: 2nd round, 2014 MLB Draft
- Age: 31 years
- World Series champion with Los Angeles Dodgers, 2024
The signing adds a known quantity to San Diego’s roster as the team strives to secure a postseason spot.
