Connor Joe is going home, signing a one-year contract with the San Diego Padres. Joe hit .228 with nine homers and 36 RBIs in 123 games for Pittsburgh last year. The San Diego native played his college ball for the University of San Diego.

The Padres are closing in on a deal with free agent outfielder/first baseman Connor Joe, according to multiple reports. The team also added Jason Heyward on a one-year deal, sources said.

The San Diego Padres have made a move to bolster their roster for the upcoming season by signing outfielder and first baseman Connor Joe to a one-year contract, President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.