Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com reports that right-hander Vicente Padilla has agreed to a one-year, $3.25 million contract with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League.

It's easy to see why he jumped at the opportunity, as it's unlikely he received a comparable offer stateside. Padilla, 35, posted a 4.50 ERA and 51/15 K/BB ratio over 50 innings last season as a reliever with the Red Sox. There's a decent chance he could resurface in the majors after 2013.

The Angels have reportedly expressed interest in free agent right-hander Vicente Padilla.

The Red Sox haven't ruled out re-signing Padilla, but he seems likely to hold out for a guaranteed contract. The 34-year-old resurrected his career as a setup man with the Red Sox last season. Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports that Padilla is "on the radar of a few teams."

Red Sox activated RHP Vicente Padilla from the 15-day disabled list.

Padilla landed on the disabled list earlier this month with a right biceps strain, but he only ended up missing the minimum amount of time. The veteran right-hander returns to a 4.62 ERA and 43/11 K/BB ratio over 39 innings. Danny Valencia was optioned back to Triple-A in a corresponding roster move.

Red Sox placed RHP Vicente Padilla on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 6, with a right biceps strain.

Padilla has really struggled recently, so the Red Sox are hoping a couple weeks off will get him back on track physically. The veteran right-hander has a 4.62 ERA and 43/11 K/BB ratio over 39 innings this season. Clayton Mortensen was called up from Triple-A Pawtucket in a corresponding roster move.

Vicente Padilla (biceps, triceps) is expected to be placed on the disabled list Tuesday.

Padilla was unavailable Tuesday due to discomfort in his right biceps and triceps. The Red Sox haven't made an official roster move yet, but Clayton Mortensen is with the team and is expected to take his place on the active roster.

Vicente Padilla reported feeling tightness in his left side after Wednesday's relief appearance.

Padilla expects to be fine going forward, but it's probably a situation that the Red Sox will monitor closely. The right-hander threw a scoreless frame on Wednesday night against the Twins but still carries an ugly 8.64 ERA in 8 1/3 total innings this year.

Vicente Padilla started and pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings Sunday in Boston's 5-1 win over Minnesota.

With Andrew Miller bound for the disabled list, Padilla appears likely to make the Red Sox as a middle reliever. He's battled a hamstring injury this spring, but he has a 3.55 ERA and a nice 11/1 K/BB ratio in 12 2/3 innings.

Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine doesn't believe Vicente Padilla could fill the multiple-innings relief role played by Alfredo Aceves last season.

"I don't think so right now. I don't have a great feeling," Valentine said. "Only because he's not sure about it, so it's hard for me to be sure, talking with him." Padilla, 34, is looking to secure a bullpen spot after being removed from the competition for the Red Sox rotation. He has pitched to mixed results in five appearances this spring.

Vicente Padilla (hamstring) and Andrew Miller (hamstring) have been removed from the competition for spots in the Red Sox rotation.

Hamstring injuries have decisions necessary, as their innings have been limited in camp and neither are ready to return to game action yet. Padilla will now compete for a bullpen spot when he's ready, while Miller seems like to start the season on the DL or as a starter at Triple-A. Daniel Bard, Alfredo Aceves, Aaron Cook and Felix Doubront are now competing for the final two spots in the rotation.

Vicente Padilla (hamstring) will have his next outing pushed back.

Padilla suffered a strained right hamstring Tuesday while in the weight room. It's not clear when he'll resume his quest for a spot on the Opening Day roster. The 34-year-old right-hander has allowed five runs on 13 hits over 10 innings this spring.

Vicente Padilla suffered a strained hamstring while lifting weights Tuesday in Red Sox camp.

The Red Sox haven't addressed how long Padilla is going to be out, but hamstring strains usually take over a week to heal. The 34-year-old righty has allowed 13 hits and five earned runs in 10 innings this spring.

Vicente Padilla threw three perfect innings Tuesday against the Yankees.

Padilla was smoked for four runs over two innings in his last outing, but he was at the top of his game on Tuesday night. The veteran right-hander struck out four of the nine batters he faced, including Alex Rodriguez and Russell Martin. While he's still a candidate for the fifth starter job, the Red Sox could potentially carry him as a long-man out of the bullpen.

Vicente Padilla was touched up for four runs over two innings in Friday's loss to the Pirates.

Padilla sat the Pirates down in order in his first inning of work thanks to some excellent defense from Kevin Youkilis and Dustin Pedroia, but he was touched up for five hits (including three consecutive doubles) in his second frame. He didn't issue a walk or strike out a batter. The veteran right-hander is in the mix for one of the final two spots in the starting rotation along with Daniel Bard, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Miller and Felix Doubront, but an ugly night like this doesn't help his chances.

Vicente Padilla opened his spring with two scoreless innings against the Twins on Monday night.

Padilla gave up three hits while fanning two and walking none. The veteran right-hander mixed in his slow eephus pitch a couple times, but he was also clocked at around 93 mph on his fastball. Who knows how long he'll be able to hold up physically, but he could make for an interesting rotation candidate this spring.

Vicente Padilla isn't interested in pitching out of the bullpen if he fails to win one of the spots in the Red Sox rotation.

When asked why he signed with Boston, Padilla said, "Other teams needed me as a reliever." The veteran righty then shook his head when asked about potentially pitching in relief, adding "Now I'm working as a starter. I think my arm is good." The 34-year-old might be the favorite to break camp with the No. 5 job, but he'll receive competition from Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Miller, Aaron Cook and Carlos Silva.

Vicente Padilla arrived at Red Sox camp on time Sunday.

Padilla dealt with legal issues in his native Nicaragua a few weeks ago regarding a child support case. The problem was evidently resolved, though, and he'll be on track with the rest of the pitching staff. Padilla might be the favorite at the moment to land the final spot in the Red Sox rotation.

Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington told Alex Speier of WEEI.com that they expect Vicente Padilla to arrive to spring training on time.

Padilla is reportedly facing an order not to leave his native Nicaragua due to a child support case. He only owes around $4,200, so it's probably fair to say this matter will be resolved fairly quickly. "At this point there is no reason to believe he is in jeopardy of reporting late," said Cherington. Padilla, 34, signed a minor league contract with the Red Sox last month and could be in the mix for a rotation spot during spring training.

According to the La Prensa newspaper in Nicaragua, Vicente Padilla is facing an order not to leave Nicaragua until a child support matter is resolved.

Padilla owes roughly $4,200 in child support. He had an arrest warrant issued for his failure to show up in court for a child support hearing, only to have the warrant revoked. The 34-year-old right-hander signed a minor league contract with the Red Sox last month, but he apparently won't be able to travel to the United States until there is some resolution.

Red Sox signed RHP Vicente Padilla to a minor league contract.

The deal also includes an invitation to spring training, where Padilla will get a legitimate shot at landing a spot in the Red Sox' starting rotation. The 34-year-old missed nearly all of the 2011 season due to neck surgery, but he posted a cool 4.07 ERA and 84/24 K/BB ratio across 95 innings in 2010 for the Dodgers. If he can't crack the rotation in Boston, he could be used as a long reliever.

According to MLB.com's Peter Gammons, the Red Sox have agreed to terms with Vicente Padilla.

No word yet on the financial details, but it's probably an incentives-driven one-year deal with a low base salary. Padilla missed most of the 2011 season due to neck surgery, but he posted a decent 4.07 ERA and 84/24 K/BB ratio across 95 innings in 2010 for the Dodgers and could be a useful swing man this year in Boston.