The San Diego Padres are continuing to gear up for the stretch run.
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the team is close to signing former Cy Young Award winner and Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta.
Padres close to signing Jake Arrieta, sources tell @TheAthletic. Expect to finalize deal soon.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 16, 2021
Arrieta, 35, boasts a 5-11 record with a 6.88 ERA in 20 games this season with the Cubs, but brings experience and depth to an already-deep pitching staff.