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Luis Arraez Luis Arraez Extends streak with three hits
Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 8:27 AM
Arraez went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Nationals.
Analysis: Arraez was responsible for half of the Padres' six hits Wednesday, including a two-out RBI single in the second inning that provided the lone run in the game. Arraez extended his hitting streak to 12 games -- he's gone 19-for-53 (.358) in that span. Overall, the former batting champ is slashing .288/.317/.397 with three homers, 30 RBI, 37 runs scored and three steals across 323 plate appearances this season. |
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Adrian Morejon Adrian Morejon Grabs save Wednesday
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 5:51 PM
Morejon earned the save in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Nationals, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.
Analysis: With Robert Suarez serving a suspension, the Padres turned to Morejon in the ninth inning Wednesday to close out a one-run victory. The left-hander made quick work of the Nats, retiring the side on just seven pitches, to earn his second save this season. Morejon has been dominant of late, allowing just one unearned run in his last 15.2 innings -- he's allowed three hits while striking out 17 in that span. His ERA is down to 2.04 with a 0.82 WHIP and 33:6 K:BB across 35.1 innings this season. However, with Suarez eligible to return Saturday, Morejon figures to remain in a setup role moving forward. |
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Nick Pivetta Nick Pivetta Stellar in eighth win
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 5:44 PM
Pivetta (8-2) earned the win Wednesday over the Nationals, allowing just three hits over seven scoreless innings.
Analysis: It was quite a bounce-back performance from Pivetta after he was tagged for four runs in just 4.2 innings against Kansas City in his last outing. The right-hander matched a season high with 10 strikeouts while delivering at least seven scoreless innings for the fourth time this year. Pivetta lowered his ERA to 3.36 on the season with a 1.03 WHIP and 101:24 K:BB across 16 starts (91 innings). He's currently lined up for a tough road matchup with the Phillies in his next outing. |
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Mason McCoy Mason McCoy Playing regularly at Triple-A
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 1:30 PM
McCoy (finger) has slashed .353/.400/.627 with three home runs, two stolen bases, 12 RBI and 11 runs in 12 games for Triple-A El Paso since the Padres activated him from the 10-day injured list June 7 and optioned him to the minors.
Analysis: McCoy appeared in four games for the Padres earlier this season before being placed on the IL on April 29 due to a sprained finger on his left hand. The 30-year-old infielder was cleared to begin a minor-league assignment May 20, and after his 20-day rehab window was nearing its end, the Padres opted to send him to their top affiliate. McCoy could be in the mix for a call-up with San Diego later on this summer if the big club has a need for a utility infielder. |
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Sean Reynolds Sean Reynolds Summoned to big club
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 1:23 PM
The Padres recalled Reynolds from Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.
Analysis: San Diego placed starter Ryan Bergert (forearm) on the 15-day injured list to open up a spot on the 26-man active roster for Reynolds. Bergert tossed just three innings before leaving Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Nationals after being struck on the forearm by a comebacker, so Reynolds will offer the Padres a fresh relief arm for Wednesday's series finale after San Diego needed four relievers to cover the final six frames of Tuesday's contest. Reynolds has delivered a 4.15 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 19:8 K:BB in 21.2 innings at the big-league level this season. |
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Ryan Bergert Ryan Bergert Shelved with bruised forearm
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 1:17 PM
The Padres placed Bergert (forearm) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Bergert was struck in the forearm by a comebacker in his start during Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Nationals and was forced to leave the game early. Though X-rays came back negative, Bergert will get at least two weeks off to heal up from the bruise on his forearm, which is likely still presenting some discomfort for him when he throws. The Padres recalled right-hander Sean Reynolds from Triple-A El Paso to take Bergert's spot on the 26-man active roster, and the team will eventually need to add a replacement in the rotation for Bergert during next week's series in Philadelphia. |
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Xander Bogaerts Xander Bogaerts Scratched with sore shoulder
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 1:09 PM
Bogaerts was scratched from Wednesday's lineup versus the Nationals due to left shoulder soreness.
Analysis: Bogaerts missed a game earlier this month with the same issue. He's dealing with soreness in the same shoulder that he fractured last season, but the Padres haven't provided any indication at this point that he's had a significant setback. Jose Iglesias will shift over to shortstop for the Padres on Wednesday, and Tyler Wade will enter the lineup at second base. |
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Martin Maldonado Martin Maldonado Not in lineup Wednesday
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 12:16 PM
Maldonado is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: Maldonado clubbed his fourth home run of the season in Tuesday's win over the Nationals, but he'll grab a seat in Wednesday's afternoon contest. Elias Diaz will start at catcher and bat ninth for the Padres. |
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Fernando Tatis Jr. Fernando Tatis Jr. Moves into cleanup spot
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 12:13 PM
Tatis will start in right field and bat cleanup in Wednesday's contest versus the Nationals.
Analysis: Padres manager Mike Shildt is switching up his batting order, as Tatis will hit in somewhere other than the leadoff spot for the first time all season. Luis Arraez will move atop the lineup Wednesday and will be followed by Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill. |
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Jake Cronenworth Jake Cronenworth Absent from lineup Wednesday
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 12:09 PM
Cronenworth is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Nationals.
Analysis: Cronenworth will get his first day off since May 23. Jose Iglesias will play second base and bat seventh against Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore. |
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Robert Suarez Robert Suarez Suspension reduced to two games
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 10:34 AM
Suarez's suspension for hitting Shohei Ohtani with a pitch in last Thursday's 5-3 win over the Dodgers has been reduced to two games, and he will begin serving the suspension Wednesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Suarez will be eligible to pitch again Saturday in Cincinnati. If a save opportunity arises for the Padres over the next two games, they could turn to Jason Adam, Jeremiah Estrada or Adrian Morejon. |
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Jake Cronenworth Jake Cronenworth Notches homer Monday
Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 2:21 AM
Cronenworth went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk against the Nationals in a loss Monday.
Analysis: Cronenworth cut Washington's deficit to three runs with a solo blast in the seventh inning, but the Nationals essentially put the game away with three runs in the following frame. The homer was just the sixth of the campaign for the infielder, so he has a ways to go to match the 17 the accumulated in the regular season last year. Cronenworth is at a modest .760 OPS on the campaign, but one area where he's shown improvement is in drawing free passes -- his 13.9 percent walk rate ranks in the 92nd percentile leaguewide and is on pace for a career-best mark. |
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Manny Machado Manny Machado Hits homer in defeat
Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 2:12 AM
Machado went 1-for-5 with a solo home run Monday in a loss to Washington.
Analysis: Machado put the Padres on the board with a solo blast to center field in the fourth inning, but that was the only time he was able to reach base. The long ball was his 1,990th career hit, and he appears to be a lock to reach 2,000 over the coming weeks. Machado has been scuffling a bit of late, though, batting just .188 (9-for-48) -- albeit with three homers and eight RBI -- over his past 12 contests. |
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Fernando Tatis Jr. Fernando Tatis Jr. Mashes monster homer in loss
Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 2:07 AM
Tatis went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in a loss to the Nationals on Monday.
Analysis: Tatis notched just one hit, but he certainly made it count, slugging a 435-foot, three-run shot in the ninth inning. The star outfielder appears to be getting his power stroke back, belting two home runs over his past three contests following a 21-game homer drought. Tatis is still batting jut .125 (3-for-24) over his past seven contests, however. |
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Martin Maldonado Martin Maldonado Resting Monday
Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 4:33 PM
Maldonado is not in the Padres' starting lineup against the Nationals on Monday.
Analysis: Maldonado will take a seat while Elias Diaz serves behind home plate and bats ninth. Maldonado has gone 6-for-31 (.194) with one home run, two RBI and 17 strikeouts since the beginning of June. |
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Jose Iglesias Jose Iglesias Produces clutch RBI in win Sunday
Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 11:14 AM
Iglesias went 1-for-2 with three RBI in Sunday's 3-2 win against the Royals.
Analysis: Iglesias didn't start but got an opportunity to impact the game upon entering as a pinch hitter for Jake Cronenworth in the seventh inning. Iglesias came through with a two-run single in that frame to tie the score, then notched a walk-off fielder's choice in the ninth. Iglesias endured an 0-for-17 stretch at the plate earlier this month but has one hit in each of his past three games, going 3-for-7 with four RBI during the latter span. |
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Jackson Merrill Jackson Merrill Clubs double in return
Sun, Jun 22, 2025, 7:18 PM
Merrill (concussion) went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 3-2 victory over the Royals.
Analysis: The San Diego center fielder played in his first contest since suffering a concussion June 14 against Arizona. Merrill wasted no time in reestablishing himself, lacing his 11th double of the season off Kansas City starter Seth Lugo in the seventh inning. Through 190 total plate appearances, Merrill is slashing .303/.347/.474 with five homers, 25 runs scored and 26 RBI. |
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Randy Vasquez Randy Vasquez Quality start in no-decision
Sun, Jun 22, 2025, 7:12 PM
Vasquez took a no-decision in Sunday's 3-2 win versus the Royals, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: The San Diego righty collected his fifth quality start of the season, as he looked sharp in this 89-pitch outing. Vasquez completed a career-high seven frames, going toe to toe with Kansas City starter Seth Lugo. The only blemish on Vasquez's day was a two-run homer conceded to Salvador Perez in the sixth inning. The 26-year-old will carry a 3.60 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 45:37 K:BB through 80 innings into his next start, which currently lines up to be at Cincinnati next weekend. |
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Bryce Johnson Bryce Johnson Set to lose work with Merrill back
Sun, Jun 22, 2025, 3:34 PM
Johnson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Johnson had started in three of the last four games for the Padres, but he'll likely be ticketed for a fourth- or fifth-outfielder role after San Diego welcomed Jackson Merrill (concussion) back from the 7-day injured list. Since being called up from Triple-A El Paso on Monday, Johnson has gone 4-for-9 with a double, a stolen base and a run. |
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Trenton Brooks Trenton Brooks Heading to bench Sunday
Sun, Jun 22, 2025, 3:32 PM
Brooks is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Brooks had started at designated hitter in three of the Padres' last four matchups with right-handed pitchers and has gone 2-for-7 with a home run and two doubles in five games overall since being called up from Triple-A El Paso on June 15, but he's not yet locked in as a regular in the San Diego lineup. With Gavin Sheets getting a day off from playing the outfield and serving as the DH, the Padres won't have a lineup spot available for Brooks on Sunday. |
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