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3mo ago

Samsung Lions Sign Former MLB Starter Chris Paddack

This is a first-place team's veteran signing that gives Paddack immediate innings, pay, a chance to rebuild value for 2027.

New Samsung Lions pitcher Chris Paddack poses in his team's jacket at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in the southeastern city of Daegu on July 11, 2026, in this photo provided by the Lions. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chris Paddack pitches against the New York Mets during the clubs' Major League Baseball regular-season game at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 17, 2026, in this Associated Press file photo. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • The Lions announced the signing on Saturday and said Paddack passed a physical in South Korea and will join the club soon.
  • Samsung will pay Paddack US$473,333 for the remainder of the season and plans to install him in the starting rotation.
  • Paddack will take the rotation spot previously occupied by Australian left-hander Jack O'Loughlin, who had been a temporary replacement.
  • The 30-year-old right-hander worked 57 innings for the Marlins, Reds and Rangers in 2026 with poor results and owns a 32-43 record and 4.83 ERA in 132 major-league appearances.
  • The move gives the Lions an experienced starter for their push at the KBO title and gives Paddack a short-term pay and playing window that could lead to new contracts in Korea, Japan or a return to MLB in 2027.