Padres acquire Mujica

The Padres have acquired another arm for their already short-handed bullpen.

According to Tom Krasovic of the San Diego Union Tribune, the Padres have signed right-hander Edward Mujica from the Cleveland Indians. The 24-year old, from Venezuela, has 20-18 record, 330 strikeouts and a 3.64 ERA in 385.2 minor league innings.

Gabe Gross could be in Padres' plan

According to Ken Rosenthal, the Padres are still looking for more left field options, but their talks with the Cubs for Matt Murton fizzled out because the Cubs are wanting major league help in return.

That being said, another name that has popped up as a possibility is Brewers' outfielder Gabe Gross who is also getting interest from the A's and Indians.

As of right now, the Padres have Scott Hairston, Chase Headley, Jody Gerut and Jeff DaVanon vying for the LF opening. I'd imagine that Hairston is the odds on favorite to be the opening day starter, but don't count out Jody Gerut.