Brad Hand has become one of the top relievers in baseball since being claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres in April 2016. Hand, originally with the Miami Marlins, began his career as a promising left-handed starter. Over his first five seasons, Hand went from being a full-time starter to a relief pitcher.
Just before the beginning of the 2016 season, the Marlins cut Hand. He was claimed by the San Diego Padres a few days later. Brad Hand instantly became a fixture in the Padres bullpen. Brad Hand made a league-leading 82 appearances in 2016, pitching to a 2.