Chris Paddack Secures Marlins' Starting Rotation Spot for Upcoming Season

Marlins manager Clayton McCullough confirmed Friday that Chris Paddack will join Miami's starting rotation for the upcoming season, as reported by Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. Paddack, who signed with the Marlins earlier this week, is guaranteed a rotation spot despite a 5.35 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and 112:37 K:BB over a career-high 158 innings with the Tigers and Twins last year. This marks his first time exceeding 110 frames since 2019, though he hasn't matched his 3.33 ERA from his debut campaign.