Arrieta, Padres agree

Jake Arrieta caught on with a playoff contender after getting released by the Chicago Cubs, signing a minor-league deal with the San Diego Padres on Monday.

Jake Arrieta caught on with a playoff contender after getting released by the Chicago Cubs, signing a minor-league deal with the San Diego Padres on Monday. The former NL Cy Young Award winner is expected to make his first start for San Diego on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. The Padres signed Arrieta to add depth to their injury-plagued rotation. Chris Paddack (left oblique strain) and Yu Darvish (back tightness) are on the 10-day injured list.