After an 0-5 start, Marlins DFA right-hander Chris Paddack

Field Level Media|published: Tue 5th May, 16:22 2026

Apr 10, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Miami Marlins pitcher Chris Paddack (33) throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

After another rocky start Sunday, the Marlins designated veteran right-hander Chris Paddack for assignment on Tuesday and recalled right-hander William Kempner from Triple-A Jacksonville.

Paddack, 30, gave up seven runs on six hits with three walks over 2 2/3 innings on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The outing came after a promising start against the Los Angeles Dodgers last week when he allowed two runs over four innings.

In seven starts this season, his first with Miami, Paddack was 0-5 with a 7.63 ERA and was tied for the major league lead with 26 earned runs allowed, entering Tuesday's play.

Over eight major league seasons, Paddack is 32-41 with a 4.79 ERA in 125 appearances (116 starts) for the San Diego Padres (2019-21), Minnesota Twins (2022-25), Detroit Tigers (2025) and Marlins.

Kempner, who is poised to make his major league debut, was 0-3 with a 6.46 ERA in 12 relief appearances at Jacksonville. He has three saves and 34 strikeouts in 15 1/3 innings.

The 24-year-old was a third-round draft pick by the San Francisco Giants in 2022.

--Field Level Media

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