Bio

Nicholas Padilla (born December 24, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2022 with the Chicago Cubs. Career Tampa Bay Rays Padilla was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 13th round of the 2015 MLB draft out of Grayson College. Chicago Cubs He was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the minor league phase of the 2020 Rule 5 draft. Padilla was called up to the majors for the first time on August 23, 2022. On September 6, the Cubs designated him for assignment. Chicago White Sox On September 9, 2022, Padilla was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox.