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Jackson Merrill Jackson Merrill Plates four runs Opening Day
Fri, Mar 28, 2025, 10:55 AM
Merrill went 1-for-3 with four RBI in Thursday's 7-4 win against Atlanta.
Analysis: Merrill managed to knock in more than half of San Diego's seven runs despite reaching base just once (on a single). He plated the Padres' first two runs with the first-inning hit, brought another runner home with a third-inning groundout and finished his day with a sacrifice fly in the seventh. The performance was a strong start to Merrill's sophomore campaign as he looks to build upon last season's second-place finish in NL Rookie of the Year voting. |
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Manny Machado Manny Machado Swipes two bags in opener
Fri, Mar 28, 2025, 8:16 AM
Machado went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI, three runs scored and a pair of stolen bases in Thursday's 7-4 win over Atlanta.
Analysis: Machado served as a catalyst in San Diego's Opening Day victory, showing off some unexpected base-stealing ability while scoring three of the Padres' seven runs. While the stolen bases are nice, they're not likely to be a major facet of Machado's game in his age-32 season. He swiped 11 bags in 2024 while posting a .275/.325/.472 slash line with 29 homer runs and 105 RBI. |
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Gavin Sheets Gavin Sheets Slugs pinch-hit homer
Fri, Mar 28, 2025, 7:30 AM
Sheets went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Thursday's 7-4 win over Atlanta.
Analysis: Sheets was not in the starting lineup against left-hander Chris Sale. He entered as a pinch-hitter for Brandon Lockridge in the seventh inning and launched a game-tying homer off Hector Neris that kick-started San Diego's comeback victory. Sheets picked up where he left off in Spring Training, when he slashed .311/.367/.756 with six homers. The former White Sox first baseman figures to see regular playing time for the Friars against right-handed pitching. |
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Fernando Tatis Jr. Fernando Tatis Jr. Three hits, two steals in opener
Fri, Mar 28, 2025, 7:18 AM
Tatis went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two stolen bases in Thursday's 7-4 win over Atlanta.
Analysis: It was an impressive opener for Tatis out of the leadoff spot as he spearheaded the Padres to an Opening Day victory. The 26-year-old outfielder slashed .276/.340/.492 with 21 homers and 11 steals in 102 games last season. |
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Michael King Michael King Rough start vs. Atlanta
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 8:02 PM
King didn't factor into the decision Thursday against Atlanta, allowing three runs on four hits and four walks over 2.2 innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: It was a shaky season debut for King, who needed 76 pitches to record just eight outs. He was ultimately forced out of the game in the third inning after giving up a two-run homer to Ozzie Albies. King will look to bounce back in his second outing, currently scheduled for next week against Cleveland. The 29-year-old right-hander was impressive last season, going 13-9 with a 2.95 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 201 strikeouts. |
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Robert Suarez Robert Suarez Locks down Opening Day save
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 7:46 PM
Suarez earned the save in Thursday's 7-4 win over Atlanta, issuing one walk while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: It was an encouraging start to the year for Suarez after he struggled to an ugly 15.43 ERA in Spring Training. Despite the rough spring, Suarez entered 2025 entrenched as San Diego's closer after converting 36 saves while posting a 2.77 ERA in 65 innings last year. |
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Omar Cruz Omar Cruz Recalled from Triple-A
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 12:31 PM
The Padres recalled Cruz from Triple-A El Paso on Thursday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Cruz was optioned to minor-league camp in mid-March but wound up cracking the Opening Day roster. He'll be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game. |
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Yu Darvish Yu Darvish Resumes throwing
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 10:16 PM
Darvish (elbow) played light catch Wednesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Wednesday marks the first time Darvish has done any sort of throwing since being shut down last week with inflammation in his right elbow. He's set to be placed on the injured list before the Padres' regular-season opener Thursday, and a clearer timeline for the veteran righty's return may emerge once he's cleared to resume mound work. |
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Omar Cruz Omar Cruz Could be on Opening Day roster
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 3:47 PM
Cruz is working out with the Padres at Petco Park on Wednesday and could be included on their Opening Day roster, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Cruz was optioned to minor-league camp in mid-March, but it looks like he will wind up making the team after all. The left-hander would be making his major-league debut if he gets into a game. |
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Brett Sullivan Brett Sullivan Outrighted to Triple-A
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 1:26 PM
The Padres outrighted Sullivan to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.
Analysis: Sullivan was designated for assignment last week, but he passed through waivers unclaimed and will remain in the organization. He will represent catching depth at El Paso. |
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Ron Marinaccio Ron Marinaccio Beginning season in minors
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 9:52 PM
Marinaccio was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.
Analysis: Marinaccio was picked up by the Padres in a January trade, but he didn't show enough in camp to earn a spot on the big-league roster. He posted a 3.86 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with a 25:10 K:BB across 23.1 innings last season with the Yankees and will serve as organizational bullpen depth. |
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Connor Joe Connor Joe Optioned to Triple-A
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 9:48 PM
Joe was optioned to Triple-A El-Paso on Monday.
Analysis: Joe appeared to be the odd man out after it was announced earlier in the day that both Yuli Gurriel and Brandon Lockridge had made the Opening Day roster, and the team confirmed this by demoting Joe later in the day. He'll begin the 2025 season at Triple-A but could be seen in the big leagues later in the year. |
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Randy Vasquez Randy Vasquez Wins rotation spot
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 9:42 PM
Vasquez will begin the 2025 season in the Padres' starting rotation, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Vasquez has been competing for a spot near the back end of San Diego's starting rotation throughout spring training, and the team named Vasquez and Kyle Hart the fourth and fifth starters Monday, resulting in the demotion of Stephen Kolek to Triple-A El Paso. Vasquez performed well during camp, posting a 3.38 ERA with seven strikeouts and one walk over three appearances. |
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Stephen Kolek Stephen Kolek Loses bid for starting rotation
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 9:36 PM
Kolek was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Monday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Kolek has been competing for one of the two remaining rotation spots throughout spring training and managed to escape with a decent outing during Monday's Cactus League game against the Mariners, allowing two runs on five hits and four walks over five innings, but it'll be Randy Vasquez and Kyle Hart who round out San Diego's starting rotation to begin the 2025 regular season. However, Kolek will presumably be a candidate for a promotion if either Vasquez or Hart were to struggle to open the campaign. |
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Kyle Hart Kyle Hart Wins final rotation spot
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 9:29 PM
Hart will open the 2025 season as the fifth starter for the Padres, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Hart didn't perform well in his final start of the spring, surrendering six runs over 4.2 innings of work, but he did enough to win a rotation spot over Stephen Kolek. Kolek was optioned to Triple-A El Paso, meaning Randy Vasquez will take over the No. 4 spot and Hart will round out the rotation. He'll tentatively be scheduled to make his regular-season debut March 31 against the Guardians. |
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Tyler Wade Tyler Wade Will not make Opening Day roster
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 12:34 PM
Wade is not expected to be included on the Padres' Opening Day roster, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Wade posted a .524 OPS for the Padres last season and had just a .641 OPS this spring. The utility player is out of minor-league options, so he will have to be traded or go through the waivers process. |
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Eguy Rosario Eguy Rosario Won't be on San Diego roster
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 12:32 PM
Rosario is not expected to be included on the Padres' Opening Day roster, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The utility player had been in the running for a reserve role but didn't wind up making the cut. Rosario is out of minor-league options, so he will either have to be traded or placed on waivers. |
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Oscar Gonzalez Oscar Gonzalez Falls shy of roster spot
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 12:30 PM
Gonzalez will not be included on the Padres' Opening Day roster, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Gonzalez played his way into consideration as a non-roster invitee by putting up a .995 OPS during Cactus League play, but it ultimately wasn't enough. He will be reassigned to minor-league camp and open the season at Triple-A El Paso, assuming he isn't able to find a major-league job elsewhere. |
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Mason McCoy Mason McCoy Will not be on roster
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 12:27 PM
McCoy is not projected to make the Padres' Opening Day roster, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: McCoy was added to the 40-man roster over the weekend, but he has minor-league options remaining and the Padres will use one to send him to Triple-A El Paso. He will provide utility depth in the minors. |
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Connor Joe Connor Joe Appears headed for Triple-A
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 12:24 PM
Joe is not expected to make the Padres' Opening Day roster, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Yuli Gurriel and Brandon Lockridge have made the team, squeezing Joe out of a job. Joe has minor-league options remaining, so he will begin the season at Triple-A El Paso. |
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