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San Diego Padres: Non Tendered Players The Friars Should Sign

By Kent Williams

Apr 4, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Tyson Ross (38) reacts as he is taken out of the game during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Tyson Ross (38) reacts as he is taken out of the game during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 30, 2016; Peoria, AZ, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Tyson Ross against the Seattle Mariners during a spring training game at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 30, 2016; Peoria, AZ, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Tyson Ross against the Seattle Mariners during a spring training game at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

SP Tyson Ross:

Starting with what should be somewhat obvious, but the Padres really should bring back their top starter from the past three years, despite barely pitching all of last year.

Tyson Ross worked to a 3.06 ERA from 2013-15, which paved the way to his first Opening Day start in 2016. He also struck out 9.2 batters per nine in his time here, while also keeping his HR rate down, with a 0.5 HR/9.

The main knock on him is his control(career 3.6 BB/9) and injury risk due to all the sliders he throws. However, under Darren Balsley’s tutelage, he cut into that number from his time in Oakland.

Again, this is the man who nearly got us Javier Baez last offseason from the Cubs. So, why they couldn’t shell out an estimated $10 million for the chance for him to turn it around and net them a prospect package at the deadline baffles me. Now, he is free to sign with any team, and I wouldn’t put my money on him returning. Doesn’t mean he shouldn’t return though.

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