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Xander Bogaerts Xander Bogaerts Goes yard Wednesday
Wed, May 14, 2025, 11:14 PM
Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Angels.
Analysis: Bogaerts hasn't shown much in the way of power overall in 2025, but he's now smashed three home runs in his last 14 games. Despite batting just .245 during this period, the veteran infielder does have 15 RBI and two stolen bases over his last 49 at-bats. As long as he maintains a spot in the heart of San Diego's batting order, Bogaerts should continue to see plenty of RBI chances going forward. |
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Randy Vasquez Randy Vasquez Six strong innings in third win
Wed, May 14, 2025, 11:07 PM
Vasquez (3-3) earned the win Wednesday against the Angels after allowing one run on four hits and one walk in six innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Vasquez tied a season high in punchouts, and he now owns a 10:2 K:BB in his last two starts after posting a disastrous 13:24 K:BB in his first seven outings of the year. The right-hander has also tossed at least five frames while conceding two runs or fewer in six appearances on the campaign. With Yu Darvish (elbow) going on a rehab assignment, it's unclear if Vasquez will hold onto a rotation spot once the former returns. That said, Vasquez will bring a 3.45 ERA and 1.49 WHIP over 44.1 innings into his next scheduled start against a hot Blue Jays offense. |
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Jason Heyward Jason Heyward Sitting Wednesday
Wed, May 14, 2025, 4:48 PM
Heyward is not in the Padres' starting lineup against the Angels on Wednesday.
Analysis: Heyward has struggled at the plate this season and has gone 3-for-26 with one home run and six RBI since the beginning of May. Brandon Lockridge will start in left field and bat eighth while Heyward begins the game in the dugout. |
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Elias Diaz Elias Diaz Out of Wednesday's lineup
Wed, May 14, 2025, 4:46 PM
Diaz is not in the Padres' starting lineup against the Angels on Wednesday.
Analysis: Diaz will ride the pine for a second straight game while Martin Maldonado starts behind home plate and bats ninth. Diaz has gone 8-for-25 with a solo home run and six runs scored since the beginning of May. |
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Elias Diaz Elias Diaz Taking seat Tuesday
Tue, May 13, 2025, 4:42 PM
Diaz isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: Diaz will give way to Martin Maldonado behind the dish after the former went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in the series opener Monday. |
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Yu Darvish Yu Darvish Cleared to begin rehab assignment
Tue, May 13, 2025, 9:37 AM
Padres manager Mike Shildt said Monday that Darvish (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday, Kyle Glaser of Foul Territory TV reports.
Analysis: Darvish has been working his way back from right elbow inflammation, an injury that first cropped up in mid-March. The veteran hurler threw 48 pitches in a simulated game last week and should expand that pitch count Wednesday. Darvish will need at least a couple rehab starts before rejoining the Padres' rotation. |
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Jhony Brito Jhony Brito To miss 2025 campaign
Mon, May 12, 2025, 10:40 PM
Brito underwent a UCL internal brace surgery and a repair of his flexor tendon last month and has been ruled out for the entire 2025 season, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Brito was moved to the 60-day injured list at the beginning of April, but this report is the first time the team has shared details of the right-hander's treatment plan. He's facing a lengthy recovery and will shift his focus on preparing for the 2026 season after going under the knife. |
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Jackson Merrill Jackson Merrill Back in action after illness
Mon, May 12, 2025, 4:38 PM
Merrill (illness) will start in center field and bat cleanup in Monday's game versus the Angels.
Analysis: Merrill had to be scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Rockies due to illness, but he's ready to go a day later. The 22-year-old is 11-for-19 at the dish in four games since returning from a hamstring injury. |
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Dylan Cease Dylan Cease Cleared for next start
Sun, May 11, 2025, 5:48 PM
The Padres list Cease (forearm) as their probable starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Angels at Petco Park.
Analysis: Cease was cruising along in his most recent start Wednesday against the Yankees before being pulled midway through the seventh inning due to what he called "a freak cramp" in his right forearm, per MLB.com. Subsequent medical testing revealed nothing concerning, and after Cease was able to play catch Friday without incident, he doesn't look like he'll be facing any restrictions when he returns to the hill Tuesday on five days' rest. Since surrendering a season-high nine runs in a loss to the Athletics on April 8, Cease has gone winless in his ensuing five starts but has pitched effectively, turning in a 3.16 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 30:11 K:BB across 25.2 innings over that stretch. |
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Jose Iglesias Jose Iglesias Stuck in reserve role
Sun, May 11, 2025, 12:34 PM
Iglesias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Iglesias served as the Padres' primary second baseman in April, but he shifted back to a reserve role when Jake Cronenworth was reinstated from the injured list Friday. Iglesias is also batting just .050 (1-for-20) in May, giving San Diego less incentive to find ways to get him into the lineup elsewhere. |
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Jackson Merrill Jackson Merrill Scratched due to ailment
Sun, May 11, 2025, 12:31 PM
The Padres scratched Merrill from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies due to an illness, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Tyler Wade will enter the lineup in center field after Merrill had started four straight games following his return from the injured list Tuesday. The 22-year-old has avoided any setbacks with the strained right hamstring that kept him on the shelf for a month, but he'll have to shake off this illness ahead of the Padres' series opener Monday against the Angels. |
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Bryan Hoeing Bryan Hoeing Begins rehabbing in Arizona
Sun, May 11, 2025, 9:17 AM
Hoeing (shoulder) began a rehab assignment Saturday with the Padres' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate, retiring one batter while allowing three earned runs on three hits.
Analysis: Hoeing currently resides on the Padres' 60-day injured list and won't be eligible for activation until late May. The 28-year-old reliever -- who is recovering from a right shoulder strain -- will likely make at least a couple more appearances in the ACL before shifting his rehab assignment to a higher-level affiliate. |
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Luis Arraez Luis Arraez Records three RBI in rout
Sun, May 11, 2025, 2:06 AM
Arraez went 3-for-7 with a triple, two runs and three RBI in Saturday's 21-0 win against the Rockies.
Analysis: Arraez got in on the action during a massive day for San Diego's offense, singling in a run in the second inning and adding a two-run triple in the fourth. The veteran infielder has racked up three hits in two straight games, lifting his season batting average to .298. Arraez currently sits at 10th in the National League in that category as he seeks his fourth straight batting title. |
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Yu Darvish Yu Darvish Throws to hitters Thursday
Sat, May 10, 2025, 2:24 PM
Darvish (elbow) threw three innings in a simulated game Thursday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Darvish threw 48 pitches during the session at the Padres' spring complex in Arizona. It was the first time the veteran hurler has thrown to hitters since his second start of spring training, after which he was diagnosed with right elbow inflammation. Padres manager Mike Shildt declined to give a timeline for Darvish's return but stated that the right-handed starter is "definitely getting closer" and suggested that he could be activated off the IL without significant buildup, stating, "I think we're going to trust a guy that's got 200 professional wins and 3,000 strikeouts." It's possible that Darvish could return to San Diego's rotation before the end of May, but if he does get the go-ahead that soon, he'd likely be on a somewhat limited pitch count in his initial outings. |
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Jake Cronenworth Jake Cronenworth Reaches three times in return
Sat, May 10, 2025, 10:57 AM
Cronenworth went 1-for-3 with two walks, two runs and an RBI against Colorado in a 13-9 victory Friday.
Analysis: Cronenworth was activated from the injured list Friday and immediately returned to the lineup at second base. He made an impact in his first game back, getting on base three times, with his lone hit -- a single -- plating a run in the the eighth inning. Per Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union Tribune, the fractured rib that landed Cronenworth on the IL hasn't yet completely healed, and he's wearing an undershirt with padding to protect the area, but he should be able to play on a near-everyday basis moving forward. |
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Jackson Merrill Jackson Merrill Tallies three hits Friday
Sat, May 10, 2025, 10:48 AM
Merrill went 3-for-5 with a double, a run and two RBI in a 13-9 win against the Rockies on Friday.
Analysis: Merrill was one of three Padres to finish with three hits in the offensive onslaught. Among his knocks was a third-inning double that plated a run and a sixth-inning infield single that pushed another run across the plate. Since returning May 6 from a one-month stint on the injured list, Merrill has gone 7-for-13 with a home run, two doubles, three runs and four RBI. |
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Martin Maldonado Martin Maldonado Swats homer Friday
Sat, May 10, 2025, 9:27 AM
Maldonado went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in a 13-9 win against Colorado on Friday.
Analysis: Maldonado's long ball was a fifth-inning two-run shot to left field that gave the Padres a 10-1 lead. It was his first homer since April 6 -- a span of 16 games. Maldonado's .207/.233/.328 slash line is far from impressive, but if he keeps up this pace he'll finish with a batting average above the Mendoza Line for the first time since 2020. The veteran backstop has started four of San Diego's past seven games behind the plate, with Elias Diaz starting the other three. |
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Gavin Sheets Gavin Sheets Piles up four RBI vs. Rockies
Fri, May 9, 2025, 11:16 PM
Sheets went 2-for-5 with two doubles, four RBI and a run scored in Friday's 13-9 win over Colorado.
Analysis: Sheets matched a season high with four RBI, and it was his third multi-hit game already this month. While he went just 1-for-23 to close out April, the 29-year-old slugger is batting .389 with one home run and six RBI over 18 at-bats in May. The lefty-hitting Sheets routinely sees the bench against left-handed pitchers, which restricts his overall fantasy upside, but he's hitting .299 with four long balls, five doubles, 17 RBI and eight walks over 87 at-bats versus right-handed pitching. |
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Robert Suarez Robert Suarez Puts out fire for 15th save
Fri, May 9, 2025, 11:06 PM
Suarez picked up the save in Friday's 13-9 win over Colorado after recording the final two outs of the game.
Analysis: After falling into a 12-1 deficit earlier in the contest, the Rockies began to make things interesting by scoring seven runs in the final two innings. That prompted manager Mike Shildt to call upon his closer to put out the fire, and Suarez threw three pitches before getting Sean Bouchard to ground into a game-ending double play. The hard-throwing right-hander collected his MLB-leading 15th save Friday, and he now boasts a 0.51 ERA, 0.57 WHIP and 18:4 K:BB without a blown save over 17.2 innings. |
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Jake Cronenworth Jake Cronenworth Back from injured list
Fri, May 9, 2025, 12:25 PM
The Padres reinstated Cronenworth (ribs) from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: The 31-year-old has been sidelined for the past month due to a non-displaced rib fracture, but he's ready to rejoin the Padres after going 3-for-7 with a homer and four walks during a three-game rehab assignment. Cronenworth was off to a hot start prior to the injury with an .895 OPS in 44 plate appearances. |
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