Padres Sign Korean Cy Young Winner Kyle Hart to Bolster Rotation

The 32-year-old left-hander joins San Diego after a dominant season in the KBO, with a one-year deal and a club option for 2026.

Kyle Hart, who won the KBO's Choi Dong-won Award in 2024, has signed a one-year contract with the San Diego Padres, including a club option for 2026.
Hart led the KBO in strikeouts last season with 182 and posted a 13-3 record with a 2.69 ERA over 26 starts for the NC Dinos.
The left-hander brings additional depth to the Padres' rotation and will compete for the No. 5 starter spot in Spring Training.
Originally drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 2016, Hart made four MLB appearances in 2020 but spent most of his career in the minors before excelling in Korea.
This signing follows the Padres' recent acquisition of right-hander Nick Pivetta on a four-year, $55 million deal as the team strengthens its pitching staff.