Padres Designate Former All-Star Pitcher for Assignment
The San Diego Padres have made a roster move, as they have designated pitcher German Marquez for assignment.
The San Diego Padres have opted to move away from former All-Star pitcher German Marquez. The team has officially designated Marquez for assignment, clearing his roster spot for another player. The Padres have reinforced their pitching staff by adding recently acquired pitcher Robbie Ray to their 26-man roster. Marquez, who joined the Padres this offseason following a decade-long stint with the Colorado Rockies, has underperformed this season.
He posted a 5.26 ERA over 13 appearances with the Padres, and had a subpar 3-16 record, 6.70 ERA, and 83 strikeouts in 26 games for the Rockies during the 2025 season. Despite these struggles, some may wonder if another team could give Marquez a chance. Standing 6-foot-1, Marquez has been an All-Star in the past and has posted strong seasons, a fact that could make him an attractive option for some teams.
Over his 11-season major league career, Marquez has compiled a 72-74 record, 4.70 ERA, and 1,106 strikeouts in 216 games. It remains to be seen if any team will claim him off waivers from the Padres. The possibility should not be dismissed, as teams are continuously seeking experienced pitchers.
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