By @VisualTejeda – FriarPulse

Published December 8, 2025 — 11:31 AM (PST) — Carlsbad, California

The San Diego Padres quietly added another high-velocity arm to their bullpen mix today, officially signing right-handed pitcher Daison Acosta to a one-year contract through the 2026 season. While the move didn’t make national headlines, it follows a familiar pattern for the Padres — acquiring raw power arms with upside and seeing who sticks.

Who Is Daison Acosta?

Daison Acosta is a right-handed relief pitcher from the Dominican Republic built for velocity and strikeouts. Standing around 6-foot-4 with a strong frame, Acosta fits the physical profile the Padres love to work with when developing bullpen arms. He throws right-handed and profiles strictly as a reliever.

He’s not a household name — yet — but his calling card is simple and dangerous: pure velocity.

Pitch Arsenal Breakdown

• Fastball: 96–99 mph with heavy life and late movement
• Slider: Mid-to-upper 80s with sharp break
• Changeup: Still developing but shows occasional plus fade

Acosta is built to attack hitters with power first and movement second. Right-handed hitters, in particular, have trouble squaring him up when his command is right.

Why the Padres Signed Him

This signing is a classic A.J. Preller bullpen play: low risk, high reward. The Padres continue to target arms that throw hard, miss bats, and still have room for refinement. Acosta checks all three boxes.

The front office believes the organization’s pitching development can help refine his control, cut down on walks, and unlock consistent late-inning value.

Projected Role With San Diego

Acosta is expected to compete during Spring Training and will likely begin the season in Triple-A El Paso. From there, everything depends on two factors: command and consistency.

If those tools sharpen, his ceiling is a seventh- or eighth-inning bullpen weapon. If not, he still provides depth as an injury replacement or matchup reliever.

What This Means for the Bullpen

The Padres bullpen continues to be built around power arms and matchup flexibility. Acosta adds another strikeout option to the mix and gives San Diego more insurance as the organization prepares for another long season.

Don’t be surprised if his name starts popping up midseason if the Padres need fresh velocity.

FriarPulse Take

This is a smart depth move with real upside. Acosta isn’t a guaranteed contributor — but if his command improves even marginally, the Padres may have found another bullpen piece that outperforms his contract.

Another high-speed lottery ticket is officially in San Diego.