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Jackson Merrill Jackson Merrill Back in action Saturday
Sat, Apr 27, 2024, 3:55 PM
Merrill (groin) is starting in center field and batting eighth Saturday against the Phillies.
Analysis: Groin tightness has prevented Merrill from playing in the Padres' last two games, but he is seemingly feeling better heading into Saturday's contest. The 21-year-old is 5-for-18 with four RBI across his last five games, though all five of his hits in that span have been singles. |
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Jake Cronenworth Jake Cronenworth Hits bench versus lefty
Sat, Apr 27, 2024, 3:46 PM
Cronenworth isn't in the Padres' lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: Cronenworth will get a breather Friday with lefty Ranger Suarez on the mound for Philadelphia. Jurickson Profar will start in his place at first base, allowing Jose Azocar to start in left field while batting ninth. |
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Jeremiah Estrada Jeremiah Estrada Back to big club
Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 4:59 PM
The Padres recalled Estrada from Triple-A El Paso on Friday.
Analysis: Estrada was sent down to Triple-A following the two-game Korea Series against the Dodgers. He's appeared in eight games with El Paso, registering a 2.08 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 20:3 K:BB and three saves over 8.2 frames, and the right-hander is set to bolster the Padres' bullpen. Estrada's move to the majors corresponds with right-hander Randy Vasquez being optioned to Triple-A El Paso. |
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Randy Vasquez Randy Vasquez Sent to minors
Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 4:59 PM
The Padres optioned Vasquez to Triple-A El Paso on Friday.
Analysis: Vasquez made two starts with the Padres after being recalled from El Paso last Saturday, allowing five earned runs across 7.2 innings while striking out five batters and walking three. He'll now head back to the minors, and Jeremiah Estrada will come up in his place to add depth to San Diego's bullpen. |
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Matthew Batten Matthew Batten Optioned to El Paso
Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 4:52 PM
The Padres optioned Batten to Triple-A El Paso on Friday.
Analysis: Batten didn't appear in a game during his latest stint in the big leagues, and he will now return to the minors as Manny Machado returns from paternity leave. Batten is slashing .224/.318/.293 across 66 plate appearances at Triple-A. |
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Manny Machado Manny Machado Starting at third base Friday
Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 4:45 PM
Machado (personal) was added to the active roster and is starting at third base for Friday's game against the Phillies, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Machado was placed on the paternity list Monday and ended up missing the Padres' last four games. What's notable about Friday's game is that Machado is starting at third base for the first time since getting surgery on his right elbow in October, while Graham Pauley serves as the designated hitter. Machado's return is a welcome one with rookie Jackson Merrill missing his second straight game due to a lingering groin issue. Machado is slashing .260/.324/.417 with four home runs and 12 RBI over 105 plate appearances to start the season. |
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Jackson Merrill Jackson Merrill Not starting Friday
Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 4:33 PM
Merrill (groin) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Merrill was taken out of the lineup ahead of Thursday's loss to the Rockies as a precaution, and he was expected to be back Friday, per Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. It appears the groin injury is still lingering, however, and the rookie outfielder will not start for a second consecutive game. With Merrill out of the lineup, Jose Azocar will start in center field, Jurickson Profar will be in left field and Manny Machado will make his return from his paternity leave to start at third base. |
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Eguy Rosario Eguy Rosario Picking up more playing time
Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 11:29 AM
Rosario went 1-for-2 with a walk, a run and an RBI in Thursday's 10-9 loss to the Rockies.
Analysis: Rosario made his third start at third base in four games, with Thursday's assignment being particularly notable since it came with the Padres facing a right-handed hurler in Colorado's Dakota Hudson. Tyler Wade had been starting at the hot corner against right-handers in the early part of the season, but Rosario could end up unseating him as the preferred option at the position, at least until Manny Machado is able to play the field once he completes his recovery from offseason elbow surgery. Rosario has been more productive at the dish than Wade this season with a .282/.333/.564 slash line, two home runs, five doubles and five RBI over 43 plate appearances, and the 24-year-old might have earned himself more opportunities against right-handed pitching as a result. |
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Tyler Wade Tyler Wade Makes start in left field
Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 11:15 AM
Wade was the Padres' starting left fielder in Thursday's loss against Colorado and went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run and a stolen base.
Analysis: Wade got his first look in the outfield this season -- previously, all of his defensive work had come at either third or second base. The veteran has plenty of outfield experience in his career, logging at least a handful of games there in every campaign except 2020. Wade's versatility could help him continue to start semi-regularly even as Eguy Rosario gets more reps at third base. Rosario has started at the hot corner in three of San Diego's past four contests, with Thursday's game being particularly notable as the Rockies started a right-handed pitcher. |
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Yu Darvish Yu Darvish Throws bullpen session
Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 8:57 AM
Darvish (neck) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Darvish's bullpen session marked his first time throwing off a mound since he landed on the 15-day injured list April 17 with neck tightness. Padres manager Mike Shildt indicated that Darvish wasn't throwing with full effort, saying the right-hander "was on the gas, but didn't have it to the floor." Darvish will likely require at least one or two more bullpen sessions before progressing to facing hitters and then perhaps heading out on a rehab assignment. There's no clear timeline yet for his return to San Diego's rotation. |
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Jackson Merrill Jackson Merrill Expected back Friday
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 8:46 PM
Merrill (groin) is expected to return to the lineup Friday, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Merrill was scratched Thursday but the issue was deemed precautionary. He spoke to reporters following the Padres' loss and said he feels fine and is adjusting to the rigors of the MLB schedule. While Merrill is expected to return Friday, it will be worth confirming he is in the lineup as San Diego opens a series against the Phillies. |
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Jackson Merrill Jackson Merrill Scratched from lineup Thursday
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 2:02 PM
Merrill was scratched from the lineup for Thursday's game in Colorado due to right groin tightness, Manny Randhawa of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Padres manager Mike Shildt said the move was precautionary and Merrill could have played, so it sounds safe to call the rookie outfielder day-to-day. Jose Azocar will shift over to center field, Tyler Wade will move to left and Eguy Rosario will enter the lineup at third base. |
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Manny Machado Manny Machado Not starting Thursday
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 12:42 PM
Machado (personal) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Since Machado has already spent the maximum three days on the paternity list, he needs to be activated Thursday, but the Padres have yet to officially announce the move. Even if the Padres add Machado back to the 26-man roster Thursday, he'll still be available only as a bench player before likely making his return to the lineup against the Phillies this weekend, when the team returns to San Diego. Jurickson Profar will serve as the Friars' designated hitter Thursday. |
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Luis Campusano Luis Campusano Gets Wednesday break
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 4:55 PM
Campusano is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Campusano will get a rest day after starting six of eight games in the Padres' last three series. The 25-year-old catcher is slashing .288/.321/.413 with 14 RBI through 84 plate appearances on the year. |
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Tyler Wade Tyler Wade Won't start Wednesday
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 4:51 PM
Wade is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup against the Rockies.
Analysis: As a lefty-hitter, Wade will hand off the start to righty-hitting Eguy Rosario at third base as southpaw Ty Blach takes the mound. Wade has seen the majority of playing time at third base with 16 starts out of 26 games this season, due to Manny Machado being limited to serving as the designated hitter as he continues to recover from an offseason elbow injury. |
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Ha-Seong Kim Ha-Seong Kim Swipes another bag
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 11:47 AM
Kim went 2-for-4 with a run and a stolen base Tuesday in a loss to the Rockies.
Analysis: Kim is up to seven thefts on the campaign, tied for seventh in MLB. He's still batting a modest .228 on the season but has perked up over his past 12 games, slashing .268/.412/.488 with two homers, six RBI, nine runs, four steals and a 10:5 BB:K over that stretch. |
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Jake Cronenworth Jake Cronenworth Three hits Tuesday
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 6:04 AM
Cronenworth went 3-for-4 with a walk and an RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Rockies.
Analysis: Tuesday was Cronenworth's second three-hit effort of the year and his first since the team's opening series in Japan. Despite a productive evening, Cronenworth has been struggling to hit lately and does not have an extra-base knock since homering April 12. Over his last eight games, the 30-year-old is slashing just .200/.351/.200 with one RBI, four runs and a 7:5 BB:K. |
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Michael King Michael King Short start in loss
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 6:00 AM
King (2-2) took the loss Tuesday against the Rockies, allowing six runs (four earned) on eight hits and three walks while striking out five in 3.2 innings.
Analysis: King had given up just one run through three innings before things took a turn for the worst in the fourth. Two singles and an error loaded up the bases before King served up a grand slam to Brendan Rodgers to give the Rockies their first lead of the game. The damage didn't stop there, as King would then find himself with the bases loaded again in that same inning and walked in another run before finally being pulled. After flirting with a no-hitter his last time out, King had arguably his worst start of the year and has given mixed results through his first six outings. The 29-year-old now owns a 4.11 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 34:18 K:BB in 30.2 innings. He'll look to get back in the win column versus the Phillies this weekend. |
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Tucupita Marcano Tucupita Marcano Taking grounders
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 2:01 AM
Marcano (knee) has been taking groundballs as he begins to ramp up his baseball activities, per MLB.com.
Analysis: Marcano continues to rehab from the ACL surgery he underwent in August of last year. The 24-year-old was placed on the 10-day IL on March 19, so he'll be eligible to return as soon as he's physically ready to do so. Given that Marcano didn't see any spring training action, he'll likely require an extended rehab assignment in the minors before the Padres consider promoting him to the big-league roster. |
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Matthew Batten Matthew Batten Recalled by San Diego
Mon, Apr 22, 2024, 5:18 PM
The Padres recalled Batten from Triple-A El Paso on Monday.
Analysis: The move comes with Manny Machado going on paternity leave. Batten has made one appearance in the majors this season, starting at first base and going 1-for-3 with a triple against the Brewers on April 17. With Triple-A El Paso this season, Batten is slashing .224/.318/.293 with one home run and nine RBI over 66 plate appearances, adding two stolen bases. |
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