Nix underwent Tommy John surgery back in 2021 and hasn't appeared in the majors since the 2018 season due to elbow issues and off-field legal issues. The 26-year-old righty was once a promising pitching prospect for the Padres and will attempt to rebuild his long-term value as a starting pitcher overseas in Japan this upcoming season.

Nix hasn't appeared in a major league game since 2018 due to elbow issues and a criminal trespassing charge, and now there's a chance he won't pitch again until sometime in 2022. The now 25-year-old right-hander looked like a promising pitching prospect for the Padres at one point and could have filled an important swingman-type role this season. There should be more on his status later this week.

Nix was limited to nine rehab outings in 2019 as he worked his way back from a torn UCL without undergoing surgery. He posted a 4.54 ERA and a 1.54 WHIP in 33.2 innings of work.

Nix will head to waivers after being booted from the 40-man roster. He failed to appear in the big leagues during the 2019 campaign due to a torn UCL.