Oct 18, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin (3) during a press conference before game one of the NLCS of the 2022 MLB Playoffs against the Philadelphia Phillies at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
Padres Finalize Two-Year Contract With the Relief Pitcher to bolster the Team’s Strength
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Over his career, Go has a record of 19-26 with a 3.18 ERA and 139 saves in 354 KBO games. He is still just 25 years old, so there is plenty of time for him to continue growing his game, especially as he gets accustomed to Major League Baseball.
Go has struggled with control at times during his career, walking more than 10 percent of hitters he’s faced in four of his seven seasons. If he can refine his control, he will have a chance to take over the high-leverage innings for the Padres.
Japanese reliever Yuki Matsui – to this point the only other major league free agent the Padres have signed this offseason — also has a chance to close in 2024.
In addition to Go’s salary, the Padres must pay a release fee in the amount of 20 percent of the contract’s value to the LG Twins, Go’s former team in Korea
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