Plawecki announced his retirement on his personal Instagram page Saturday.
Analysis: Plawecki served as a backup catcher in the majors from 2015-22 and was in a few minor-league systems for the last two campaigns. He ended his playing career with the Padres at Triple-A El Paso and also announced that he would remain with the team as a minor-league coach.
Kevin Plawecki Gets minors deal from San Diego
Plawecki signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Thursday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.
Analysis: Plawecki spent time with three organizations in 2023, with San Diego being one of them. He didn't see any action at the major-league level last year, producing a .739 OPS with four homers in 67 games at the Triple-A level. The Padres appear set at catcher with Luis Campusano and Kyle Higashioka, pointing toward a ticket to Triple-A El Paso for Plawecki.
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