The San Diego Padres, who recently joined the race for free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper, are in on free-agent left-hander Gio Gonzalez, according to Jon Morosi of Fox Sports and MLB Network.
Morosi explained the impact Gonzalez would have in a Padres uniform: "Gonzalez, 33, would add experience to a Padres rotation that may otherwise consist entirely of starting pitchers who are 28 and younger. Gonzalez has pitched effectively at Petco Park, with a .592 opponents' OPS in five starts. And Gonzalez is represented by Scott Boras, the same agent as Harper."
The left-hander did not enjoy a productive 2018, as he went 10-11 with a 4.