Germán Márquez’s Second Act | Duluth News

Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 14, 2026 · 1m

Germán Márquez, a veteran pitcher with eleven big league seasons and a career ERA of 4.70, is getting a second chance after being DFA’d by the Padres. Despite his struggles lately — including a drop in strikeout rate and increased balls in play — his numbers at Coors Field reveal he was more effective than his overall stats suggest. His best year came in 2018, when he struck out 230 batters. Now signed to a minor league deal by the Twins, who are desperate for pitching depth due to injuries, Márquez has a shot to revive his career with their coaching staff — even if they’re not expecting him…