The 25-year-old former top prospect was non-tendered by the Padres back in November. He’s still in the process of recovering from Tommy John surgery that he underwent in May and isn’t expected to be ready to return until after the All-Star break in 2025.

All of these were easy cuts. Patiño, the former top prospect whom the Padres got back from the White Sox off waivers last winter, underwent Tommy John surgery in May. He’ll almost surely be offered a minor league contract to stick around.

The procedural move was made earlier this week to open up a spot on San Diego’s 40-man roster. The 24-year-old former top prospect underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery earlier this month.

Patiño will likely be sidelined until at least midseason of the 2025 campaign after undergoing elbow reconstructive surgery earlier this week. The 24-year-old righty landed on the injured list back in spring training with elbow inflammation after being claimed off waivers from the White Sox back in late December.