Padres’ full list of 2026 undrafted free-agent signings

The Padres finished the 2026 MLB Draft, but like most teams, they weren’t finished with adding talent. They followed their 20-round picks by signing another group of undrafted free agents, giving the organization nine more players to develop and maybe even a few interesting lottery tickets.

Smart organizations keep digging. The Padres have never been shy about betting on traits and players who might look considerably different after a couple years in a professional development system. This group fits that approach.

Here is the full list of the Padres’ reported 2026 undrafted free-agent signings:

• Aidan Cochrane, RHP, East Lyme High School
• Drew Detlefsen, OF, Padres
• Ryan Gerety, OF, Northeastern
• Mac Moyer, OF, Nebraska
• Jack Pineau, RHP, Creighton
• Tyler Pitzer, RHP, Mississippi State
• Logan Satter, RHP, Legion Collegiate Academy
• Josh Skowronski, OF, Winthrop
• Andrew Wright, LHP, Cal State Fullerton

Tyler Pitzer gives the Padres another intriguing pitching project

Pitzer is one of the headliners here. He was ranked No. 307 on Baseball America’s top-500 list and spent two seasons at South Carolina before transferring to Mississippi State, where he posted a 3.90 ERA over 30 innings in 2026. He struck out 30.2 percent of the batters he faced, which immediately tells us why the Padres were interested.

His fastball generally sits around 93 mph and can reach 95 or 96, but its movement allows it to play above the raw velocity. He also has a high-spin slider that he can manipulate into different shapes, from a sweeping breaking ball in the low 80s to a harder version in the upper 80s.

He does come with some command issues. He walked 12.7 percent of hitters last season. He’s a reliever with loud pitches, but has trouble putting it all together. 

Josh Skowronski brings a rare power-speed combination

Skowronski is the other name that deserves immediate attention. He’s a 6-foot-5, 220-pound outfielder ranked No. 380 on Baseball America’s list after hitting .289/.432/.525 with 19 home runs and 27 doubles across two seasons at Winthrop. His physical tools make him intriguing.

He has above-average raw power and plus speed, which isn’t a combo we usually see from a player his size. He also has a chance to remain in center field, giving him a much more interesting ceiling than the standard oversized corner outfielder.

Skowronski has had trouble covering the outer third of the plate, and his swing may need some adjustments before he consistently reaches his power. Again, that’s why he was available.

The Padres aren’t going to hit on every player in this group. Most of them, if not all, will probably be a miss. But they only really need one success story out of this to make it worthwhile. 

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