Padres Bolster Bullpen with Postseason Proven Reliever In a surprise move, the San Diego Padres have inked a minor league deal with Brent Honeywell Jr., the Los Angeles Dodgers' unsung hero from their 2024 World Series run. The right-handed reliever drew attention for his clutch performance in Game 4 of the Fall Classic, where he managed to limit the damage despite surrendering five runs in the eighth inning. Honeywell's addition to the Padres' bullpen brings a much-needed injection of experience and postseason savvy, as the team looks to fortify their relief corps ahead of the 2025 season. With the signing, Honeywell becomes the latest example of a player switching sides after a notable postseason appearance, raising questions about his potential to make a bigger impact in San Diego.
The San Diego Padres have signed reliever Brent Honeywell Jr., who emerged as a postseason hero for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024, to a minor league deal. Honeywell last pitched in MLB during Game 4 of the 2024 World Series, where he “saved” the bullpen by allowing five runs in the eighth inning to...
