Díaz was the All-Star Game MVP when he hit a two-run homer in the NL’s 3-2 victory in 2023. He batted .267 with 14 homers and a career-high 72 RBIs in 141 games with the Rockies that year.

The Padres' catching situation is coming into focus, and their offseason is slowly coming to life. San Diego agreed to a one-year contract with backstop Elias Díaz, a source told MLB.com on Tuesday. The club has not yet confirmed the deal,

The Padres on Tuesday made their first free-agent addition of the offseason, agreeing to a reunion with Elías Díaz, the Union-Tribune confirmed. Miami-based El Extrabase reported on social media that the deal was for $3.