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Minnesota Twins acquire Chris Paddack, Emilio Pagan from San Diego
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Chris Paddack makes Padres' roster during exhibition game (video
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Rookie Chis Paddack Could Be San Diego Padres' Opening Day Starter
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Chris Paddack, Taylor Rogers Change Places In Opening Day Deal
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Padres Pitcher Paddack Prepares for Rebound Season – NBC 7 San Diego
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Twins deal closer Rogers to Padres in trade for Paddack, Pagan
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Nationals get to Paddack early, blast Padres 15-5
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Chris Paddack scratched from Sunday start
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Padres make Opening Day trade, add top prospect to MLB roster
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Fueled By Draft Spot, Chris Paddack Completes Rise To Majors