The San Diego Padres have signed 27-year-old Odrisamer Despaigne to a minor league contract.

He receives a $1 million signing bonus in the deal.

The Cuban right-hander played professionally for the Havana Industriales of Cuba's Serie Nacional for eight seasons, going 61-43 with a 3.55 ERA. He had 684 strikeouts and 390 walks in 213 games.