Johnny Hellweg

Hellweg made his return from Tommy John surgery in June, but struggled despite playing in low levels of the minor leagues. He began his season with High-A Brevard County more as a formality for recovery, but was sent back there after posting a horrid 9.60 ERA and 2.80 WHIP in 15 innings with Double-A Biloxi. The fireballer didn't exactly impress with the Manatees, either, as he posted a 4.89 ERA and 1.59 WHIP with only a 5.5 K/9. Now 27 years old, he's at a crossroads in his career and it's reasonable to think that he will be making a permanent shift to bullpen work in the not-so-distant future, but Hellweg will begin the next chapter as a member of the Padres' organization after he signed a minor league deal with San Diego in November.