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Former Chicago White Sox pitcher is returning to where his career began.
On Thursday, the San Diego Padres announced that Peavy will serve as a special assistant to CEO Erik Greupner. In this role, he will contribute to various departments within the organization while also acting as an ambassador for the San Diego community and Padres fans.
Peavy spent the first half of his 15-year career with the Padres, earning the National League Cy Young Award in 2007.
“Very grateful for this chance to be back where it all began,” he shared on X. “… Let’s Go Pads!!”
In a statement released by the team, Peavy, 43, elaborated on his excitement.
“I’m deeply appreciative of this opportunity to reconnect with my Padres family,” he said. “San Diego has always been close to my heart. I’ve been a Padre through and through—from the day I was drafted to today—and I’m eager to collaborate with this talented team and contribute to the success of this incredible organization.”
During his time with the Padres (2002-09), Peavy compiled a 92-68 record with a 3.29 ERA across 212 starts. His Cy Young-winning season saw him post a 19-6 record, leading MLB with a 2.54 ERA and 240 strikeouts over 223.1 innings.
At the 2009 trade deadline, he was traded to the White Sox, where he posted a 36-29 record with a 4.00 ERA over 84 appearances, including 83 starts.
Four years later, he was part of a three-team trade that sent him to the Boston Red Sox, a deal that brought Avisail Garcia to the White Sox. Peavy finished his career with the San Francisco Giants, playing a key role in their 2014 World Series victory.
