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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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Stephen Kolek Stephen Kolek Awarded another start
Fri, May 9, 2025, 10:38 AM
Kolek is listed as the Padres' probable starter for Saturday's game against the Rockies at Coors Field.
Analysis: Unsurprisingly, Kolek will get a second turn through the rotation after he blanked the Pirates over 5.1 scoreless innings in his first start of the season Sunday. The right-hander will likely continue to hold down a spot in the rotation at least until the Padres get Yu Darvish (elbow) back from the injured list. |
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Oscar Gonzalez Oscar Gonzalez Sent down to Triple-A
Fri, May 9, 2025, 8:15 AM
The Padres optioned Gonzalez to Triple-A El Paso on Thursday.
Analysis: Gonzalez produced just a .483 OPS in 21 games with the Padres and had been losing playing time lately. The team will announce a corresponding move prior to Friday's game in Colorado. |
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Dylan Cease Dylan Cease Dealing with forearm cramps
Wed, May 7, 2025, 10:20 PM
Cease exited his start Wednesday against the Yankees early due to cramping in his right forearm, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Cease said after the game that he had been lobbying to stay in, but the Padres pulled him out of an abundance of caution. The 29-year-old righty added that he passed all the postgame tests administered by the team's training staff and should be good to go for his next start, which lines up for a meeting against the Angels at home. |
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Jackson Merrill Jackson Merrill Drives in two runs
Wed, May 7, 2025, 9:54 PM
Merrill went went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an RBI single in Wednesday's 4-3 extra innings loss against the Yankees.
Analysis: Merrill put the Padres on the board in the fourth inning with a solo home run off Max Fried, and the former tacked on another run in the eighth with an RBI single. Merrill has gone 4-for-8 in two games since returning from the injured list Tuesday and has a 1.173 OPS in 50 plate appearances this season. |
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Dylan Cease Dylan Cease Exits with trainer
Wed, May 7, 2025, 8:11 PM
Cease was pulled from his start Wednesday against the Yankees due to an apparent injury, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Cease took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, but his night quickly changed after he allowed a game-tying home run to Cody Bellinger and left the game alongside a trainer later in the frame. It's not immediately clear what Cease is dealing with, but the Padres should provide an explanation relatively soon. |
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Tyler Wade Tyler Wade Set to lose playing time
Wed, May 7, 2025, 3:26 PM
Wade is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Wade had started in 15 of the Padres' previous 17 games, with most of his playing time coming in center field. He'll be ticketed for a backup role in the outfield moving forward after the Padres welcomed Jackson Merrill back from the injured list Tuesday, and Wade's opportunities to play in the middle infield will also soon become limited with Jake Cronenworth (rib) on track to be activated this weekend. |
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