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SAN DIEGO  | Coming off elbow surgery, Richards says he’s joining Padres

SAN DIEGO  — Free agent pitcher Garrett Richards says on Twitter that he’s joining the rebuilding San Diego Padres.

Multiple reports indicate the right-hander has agreed to a two-year contract worth about $15 million. Richards had reconstructive elbow surgery in July while with the Los Angeles Angels.

Neither the Padres nor Richards’ agency would confirm the deal Thursday night.

The move…