The San Diego Padres are not letting the holiday season halt their efforts to improve the structure of their organization. Adding more minor league depth this week, A.J. Preller and the front office is committed to making this young Padres organization a deep and resilient one.
Craig Stammen is the addition that jumps out the most of these three, as the right-handed veteran is the most proven. With a career ERA of 3.91 in seven seasons with the Washington Nationals, the 32-year-old has pitched in 229 major league games, 191 of which were in relief.