Along with Ross, the Padres non-tendered infielders Jose Pirela and Alexi Amarista, catcher Hector Sanchez and right-handers Jon Edwards and Erik Johnson.
None of the other five moves came as much of a surprise. But the decision to part ways with Ross -- who posted a 3.16 ERA in four seasons with the Padres -- certainly qualifies.
Ross started on Opening Day in 2016, but missed the remainder of the season with an inflamed right shoulder. The 29-year-old right-hander suffered numerous setbacks in his recovery before he was eventually shut down in September.