Padres acquire Hughes, Draft pick from Twins

The Padres have traded for veteran right-hander Phil Hughes, who was designated for assignment by the Twins earlier this week, the club announced on Sunday. It is believed that Minnesota will cover the rest of Hughes’ 2018 salary and a little over half his ’19 salary, which is $13.2 million. As part of the deal, the Padres have also acquired the No. 74 overall pick in this year’s Draft.