1:52pm: MLB.com’s Corey Brock says the Padres are closing in on a minor league deal with Silva.
11:29am: According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, the Yankees and Padres are in the bidding for pitcher Walter Silva. Olney says the 32 year-old righty "had a strong showing in the Mexican Winter League" and must be purchased from the Monterrey franchise.
