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The Padres announced that center fielder Brandon Lockridge has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain. Infielder/outfielder Connor Joe has been recalled to take his spot on the active roster.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24

Padres option Stephen Kolek, Connor Joe

The Padres announced that they’ve optioned Stephen Kolek, Ron Marinaccio, Luis Campusano and Connor Joe to Triple-A El Paso. None of those players will start the season on the major league roster.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 14

Padres looking to add another hitter

The Padres were dormant for much of the offseason but sprang to life recently. In the past week, they’ve bolstered the pitching staff with Nick Pivetta and Kyle Hart, as well as bringing Jason Heyward and Connor Joe into the position player mix.

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MLB News / Just Baseball / February 14

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While it was a quiet start to the offseason for the San Diego Padres, they’ve been a little bit more active in recent weeks. Their most notable addition came on Wednesday evening when they inked 32-year-old Nick Pivetta to a four-year, $55 million deal.

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San Diego Padres News / Empire Sports Media / February 10

Padres sign pair of established veterans for outfield help

The San Diego Padres have reinforced their outfield this winter after a relatively quiet offseason thus far. Per Kevin Acee of the San Diego Tribune, the Padres inked former Houston Astros outfielder Jason Heyward and former Pittsburgh Pirates OF Connor Joe to a pair of one-year deals (h/t CBS Sports’ Dayn Perry).

MLB News / Field Level Media / February 8

Reports: Jason Heyward joining latest addition Connor Joe in Padres' outfield

The San Diego Padres added to their outfield depth with the signing of Connor Joe on Saturday and the reported agreement to terms, also on a one-year contract, with veteran Jason Heyward.

MLB News / Field Level Media / February 7

Reports: Padres on verge of signing veteran OF/1B Connor Joe

The San Diego Padres are closing in on a deal with free agent outfielder/first baseman Connor Joe, according to multiple reports on Friday. Joe, 32, could help fill the club's hole in left field.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

Padres, Connor Joe Agree to Major League Contract

The San Diego Padres and outfielder/first baseman Connor Joe will agree to a contract, according to Dennis Lin of The Athletic. The right-handed batting Joe, 32, spent 2023 and 2024 with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 7

Padres Signing Veteran Outfielder, First Baseman in Free Agency: Reports

The San Diego Padres have signed free agent Connor Joe, but the terms of the deal are unknown at this time, per MLB insider Dennis Lin. The first baseman/outfielder was non-tendered by the Pittsburgh Pirates in November.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 7

Padres nearing deal with Connor Joe

The Padres are nearing a deal with infielder/outfielder Connor Joe, reports Dennis Lin of The Athletic. The details of the pact for the John Boggs & Associates client aren’t publicly known at this time.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 5

Washington Nationals Insider Projects Connor Joe as Bounce-Back Target

The Washington Nationals head into free agency on the heels of another 71-win season in what has been a tough five-year stretch for the franchise since winning their first World Series title in 2019.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / November 30

Three candidates to fill the outfield void for the Pirates

The Bucs have two starters penciled in. Here’s three options for the third. With the non-tender deadline coming and going, the Pittsburgh Pirates have seemingly made it clear that they will be looking to add to their outfield, possibly in less than two weeks, with the MLB Winter Meetings in Dallas approaching.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / November 24

Pirates make series of roster moves, non-tender Bryan De La Cruz, Connor Joe and Hunter Stratton

It didn’t work out for De La Cruz in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Pirates made a series of roster moves on Friday, non-tendering outfielder Bryan De La Cruz, utility man Connor Joe and right-handed relief pitcher Hunter Stratton, while also acquiring right-handed reliever Peter Strzelecki from the Cleveland Guardians for cash considerations.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / November 22

Pirates Non-Tender Two Outfielders and Surprisingly, a Rookie Pitcher

The Pittsburgh Pirates will non-tender contracts to Connor Joe, Bryan De La Cruz, and Hunter Stratton. Pirates beat reporter Alex Stumpf was the first with the news on Joe and De La Cruz.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / November 22

Pirates Non-Tender Three Players, Acquire Reliever From Guardians

Friday marked the deadline to tender contracts to necessary players, and the Pittsburgh Pirates non-tendered three players. The Pirates decided not to tender contracts to a pair of players set for salary arbitration — infielder/outfielder Connor Joe and outfielder Bryan De La Cruz.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 15

Pirates On-Base Machine Could Be Possible Trade Fit For Royals

The Kansas City Royals are in need of some offensive help this offseason. Their pitching staff is what carried them to an American League Wild Card berth in 2024 thanks to the additions of Michael Wacha and Seth Lugo.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / September 19

Pirates Down Cardinals on Late Clutch Hit; Oneil Cruz Makes Web Gem

Nick Gonzales delivered a game-winning single in the eighth for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday at Busch Stadium to salvage the series. The Pirates (72-81) broke a scoreless tie in the top of the fourth when Bryan De La Cruz followed Nick Gonzales’ triple with a sacrifice fly to center.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / September 5

Pirates Bounce Back to Down Nats 9-4, Falter Sets Career-High

A day after being no-hit in Chicago, eight different players for the Pittsburgh Pirates had at least one hit in a 9-4 win over the Washington Nationals at PNC Park on Thursday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / August 3

Bryan Reynolds, Joey Bart help Pirates down Diamondbacks

Bryan Reynolds broke a tie with a two-run homer in the sixth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-2 win against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 17

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / June 16

Joe maintains positive mindset amid recent slump: ‘You just keep plugging’

DENVER -- When the Pirates acquired Connor Joe from the Rockies in December 2022, Derek Shelton remembers having folks from the organization rave to him

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 7, 2024