Former Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman and outfielder Connor Joe will have a homecoming in 2025. Dennis Lin of The Athletic reported that Joe is closing in on a deal with the San Diego Padres.

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The San Diego Padres have made a move to bolster their roster for the upcoming season by signing outfielder and first baseman Connor Joe to a one-year contract ...

SAN DIEGO — Connor Joe is going home, signing a one-year contract with the San Diego Padres. Joe hit .228 with nine homers and 36 RBIs in 123 games for Pittsburgh last year. The San Diego native ...

Fans reacted as the San Diego Padres, who have been mostly inactive this offseason, did business this week by reportedly signing Connor Joe, who was picked in the first round of the 2014 MLB draft.