"Acosta, 27, has never pitched in the majors but enjoyed a strong 2025 showing in the Nationals' system, pitching to a combined 2.42 ERA with a 33% strikeout rate, 12.4% walk rate and 44.1% ground-ball rate across three levels in a total of 52 relief innings. He sits 94.5 mph on his four-seamer, coupling that heater with a splitter, sinker and slider to round out a four-pitch repertoire."
"Originally an international signee with the Mets out of his native Dominican Republic way back in 2016, Acosta made his way to the Nats by way of the Rule 5 Draft's minor league phase back in 2023. He spent two seasons with the Nationals organization and pitched well in both seasons, logging a sub-3.00 ERA while striking out just shy of one-third of his opponents."
"Acosta hasn't started a game since 2022, so it seems he'll be a pure depth signing for the San Diego bullpen. It's a low-cost pickup, presumably paying Acosta the MLB minimum for any time spent in the majors on a split deal. He still has a full slate of minor league options, so the Padres can send him to Triple-A next spring without first placing him on waivers."
Daison Acosta, a 27-year-old right-hander, signed a one-year major-league contract with the San Diego Padres. The Padres' 40-man roster now lists 37 players. Acosta posted a 2.42 ERA across three levels in the Nationals' system in 2025 with a 33% strikeout rate, 12.4% walk rate and 44.1% ground-ball rate over 52 relief innings. His fastball sits 94.5 mph and he complements it with a splitter, sinker and slider. He has not started since 2022 and is expected to provide low-cost bullpen depth while retaining full minor-league options for a Triple-A assignment without waivers.
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