Bachar signed a one-year, minor-league contract with the Padres on Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Bachar posted a 2.69 ERA and 69:25 K:BB over 60.1 innings at the Padres' Double-A affiliate in San Antonio last season. The 28-year-old has never advanced past the Double-A level but will be in major-league camp this spring.
Padres' Lake Bachar: Reassigned to minor-league camp
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Bachar was moved to minor-league camp Sunday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Bachar struggled in three Cactus League appearances, allowing four earned runs on six hits in three innings while striking out three. He posted an 8-4 record and a 3.98 ERA in 126.2 innings with Double-A Amarillo last season.
