The San Diego Padres are reportedly "close" to signing pitcher Jake Arrieta, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
The 35-year-old was released by the Chicago Cubs last week after allowing seven runs in the first inning of a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. He posted a 6.88 ERA with a 1.76 WHIP in 20 starts this season.
The veteran had signed a one-year deal with Chicago in the offseason, returning to the place where he won a World Series and Cy Young Award.
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