Nick

Padilla

Johnson was torched for nine runs over 2 1/3 innings last September in his big-league debut, which unsurprisingly was his lone start for the Phillies. The 26-year-old righty will open the year back at Triple-A as extra starting pitching depth.

Padilla received brief callups from the Cubs in 2022 and the White Sox in 2023, but he was denied a longer look last season after missing much of the first half. He wound up with a 3.23 ERA and a 37/16 K/BB in 30 2/3 innings out of the pen for Triple-A Charlotte. Walks have always been a big issue for him, but if he could get better there, he’s talented enough to help out as a middle-leverage reliever.

Padilla was removed from Chicago’s 40-man roster last November and was in camp this spring as a non-roster invitee. The 27-year-old righty will open the year as extra organizational pitching depth at Triple-A Charlotte.

Padilla has been shipped to the minors after passing through waivers unclaimed to free up a spot on Chicago’s 40-man roster. There’s no corresponding roster move at this time, but it could be a precursor to a potential trade or signing.

A corresponding move will be announced after the All-Star break — likely someone returning from the injured list. The 26-year-old hurler has posted a 5.79 ERA, 2.14 WHIP and a 6/1 K/BB ratio over 4 2/3 innings with the big league club this season.

He’ll be taking the place of the injured Joe Kelly (elbow) in the White Sox’ bullpen. Padilla has posted a 4.91 ERA, 2.18 WHIP and 5/1 K/BB ratio over 3 2/3 innings in his limited chances with the big league club this season.

Padilla departs again after throwing 1 2/3 scoreless innings on Monday. He’ll probably be back next time the White Sox need a fresh arm.

With Lance Lynn landing on the bereavement leave list on Monday, Padilla will have the opportunity to function as a fresh arm out of the White Sox’ bullpen for a couple of days. The 26-year-oild hurler has allowed two runs in his two innings of work with the big league club so far this season.

Padilla has been sent back to the minors to make room for lefty Garrett Crochet to return to the White Sox’ bullpen on Tuesday evening. The 26-year-old righty has made just two relief appearances this season in the majors.

It’s always been Nicholas in the past, but since the White Sox are announcing the move under “Nick,” we’ll go with that for now. Padilla was up briefly as a 27th man in a doubleheader last month, but he didn’t pitch. He had a 3.86 ERA and a 15/11 K/BB ratio in 14 innings for Charlotte.