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Joe Musgrove Joe Musgrove Moved to 60-day IL
Thu, May 7, 2026, 5:59 PM
The Padres transferred Musgrove (elbow) to the 60-day injured list on Thursday.
Analysis: The Padres added Luis Campusano to the 10-day injured list and selected Rodolfo Duran from Triple-A El Paso on Thursday as part of a corresponding move. Musgrove has been progressing slowing in his attempt to return from Tommy John surgery he had had in late 2024. |
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Freddy Fermin Freddy Fermin Taking seat Thursday
Thu, May 7, 2026, 5:57 PM
Fermin isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Fermin will step out of the lineup Thursday to allow Rodolfo Duran to make his MLB debut starting at catcher and batting ninth. |
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Luis Campusano Luis Campusano Has fractured toe
Thu, May 7, 2026, 5:49 PM
The Padres placed Campusano on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a left toe fracture.
Analysis: It has yet to revealed how Campusano fractured his left toe. He had been hitting the ball well to begin the season, but was losing playing time to the better defender in Freddy Fermin. Fermin will likely continue to get more starts with Campusano on the injured list and Rodolfo Duran, who was selected from Triple-A El Paso on Thursday, serving as the backup catcher. |
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Joining big club
Thu, May 7, 2026, 5:39 PM
The Padres selected Duran from Triple-A El Paso on Thursday.
Analysis: The Padres are bringing up Duran as Luis Campusano hits the 10-day injured list with a left toe fracture and Joe Musgrove (elbow) is transferred to the 60-day injured list. Duran has slashed .238/.356/.429 with Tripe-A El Paso in 2026. The 28-year old is in the lineup versus the Cardinals Thursday night, marking his MLB debut. |
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Matt Waldron Matt Waldron Excels behind opener
Thu, May 7, 2026, 12:05 PM
Waldron (1-1) earned the win Wednesday over San Francisco, allowing a run on two hits and no walks over five innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: After struggling to a 9.88 ERA over his first three starts this year, the Padres elected to use an opener ahead of Waldron on Wednesday. The move paid immediate dividends, as Waldron was nearly untouchable in the San Diego victory -- the Giants' lone run came on a Rafael Devers solo homer in the fifth. Despite Wednesday's performance, it remains to be seen what Waldron's role will be going forward, as Lucas Giolito is expected to join the rotation soon. |
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Xander Bogaerts Xander Bogaerts Resting up Wednesday
Wed, May 6, 2026, 12:33 PM
Bogaerts is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Bogaerts had started every game dating back to April 12, so manager Craig Stammen likely viewed Wednesday's afternoon contest as an opportune time to give the veteran infielder a breather. With Bogaerts on the bench, Fernando Tatis will cover second base and Sung-Mun Song will start at shortstop. |
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Freddy Fermin Freddy Fermin Taking back control of catcher job
Wed, May 6, 2026, 12:30 PM
Fermin will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Though Luis Campusano boasts an OPS that's 447 points higher than Fermin's season mark of .511, the latter's defensive acumen appears to be enough to keep him atop the depth chart for now. Fermin will stick in the starting nine Wednesday for the fourth time in six games. |
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Luis Campusano Luis Campusano Losing out on starts to Fermin
Wed, May 6, 2026, 12:25 PM
Campusano is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: The playing time at catcher appears to have tilted back in favor of Freddy Fermin, who will draw his fourth start in six games while Campusano is relegated to the bench. Fermin is regarded as the superior defender of the two, but Campusano has been far more productive at the dish with a .958 OPS in 58 plate appearances. |
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Matt Waldron Matt Waldron Set to work behind opener Wednesday
Wed, May 6, 2026, 11:38 AM
Waldron is expected to pitch behind opening pitcher Bradgley Rodriguez in Wednesday's game against the Giants, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Waldron has started in each of his first three appearances of the season with the Padres but has found little success, pitching to a 9.88 ERA, 1.88 WHIP and 8:5 K:BB in 13.2 innings. By turning to Rodriguez to cover the first inning or two of Wednesday's contest, the Padres are hopeful that Waldron will turn in improved results, since he'll be spared from facing the top of the San Francisco lineup once he enters the game. Even if Waldron fares better in the bulk-relief role, he could be at risk of a more permanent move to the bullpen -- or being designated for assignment -- in the near future. Lucas Giolito is close to being ready to join the big-league rotation after building up to four innings and 78 pitches Tuesday in his latest minor-league rehab start. |
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Bradgley Rodriguez Bradgley Rodriguez Serving as opener Wednesday
Wed, May 6, 2026, 11:11 AM
Rodriguez will serve as the Padres' opening pitcher for Wednesday's game in San Francisco.
Analysis: Matt Waldron had been lined up to start Wednesday, but he instead appears poised to fill a bulk-relief role once Rodriguez exits the game. Rodriguez has collected a 1.62 ERA and 12:5 K:BB over his first 16.2 innings out of the Padres bullpen this season. |
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Ramon Laureano Ramon Laureano Resting Tuesday
Tue, May 5, 2026, 5:37 PM
Laureano is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Giants.
Analysis: Laureano's struggles have continued into May as he has started the first four games of the month 2-for-15 and six strikeouts. With the 31-year-old on the bench Tuesday, Nick Castellanos has the start in left field and is batting seventh. |
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Kyle Hart Kyle Hart Sent to Triple-A
Tue, May 5, 2026, 4:53 PM
The Padres optioned Hart to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.
Analysis: The left-hander was unable to earn rotation spot to begin the season after a solid showing during spring training, and he was inconsistent as a reliever with a 5.40 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB over 16.2 innings. Yuki Matsui (groin) was reinstated from the injured list to take Hart's roster spot. |
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Sung-Mun Song Sung-Mun Song Rejoins big club
Tue, May 5, 2026, 4:49 PM
The Padres called up Song from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Song's promotion comes as a corresponding move to the Padres placing Jake Cronenworth on the seven-day concussion injured list Tuesday. Since being optioned to Triple-A El Paso on April 27, Song has slashed .292/.346/.458 with a home run, three RBI and a stolen base across 26 plate appearances in five games. |
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Yuki Matsui Yuki Matsui Off injured list
Tue, May 5, 2026, 4:48 PM
The Padres reinstated Matsui (groin) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: The Japanese left-hander has been on the shelf all season after sustaining a groin strain early in spring training, but he's now fully cleared after a month-long rehab assignment, during which he posted a 4.97 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 14:3 K:BB across 12.2 innings. Matsui should step into a middle-relief role for the Padres after posting a 3.98 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 61:33 K:BB across 61 regular-season appearances last year. |
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Jake Cronenworth Jake Cronenworth Diagnosed with concussion
Tue, May 5, 2026, 4:43 PM
The Padres placed Cronenworth on the 7-day concussion injured list Tuesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: It has not been revealed when or how Cronenworth suffered a concussion. The veteran infielder has had a rough season thus far with an OPS of just .498 and a .077/.200./.077 slash line over the last seven days as of Tuesday. The Padres recalled Sung-Mun Song in a corresponding move. |
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Yuki Matsui Yuki Matsui Slated for Tuesday return
Mon, May 4, 2026, 7:21 PM
Matsui (groin) is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Sammy Levitt of 97.3 The Fan San Diegoreports.
Analysis: Matsui is nearing his 2026 debut after suffering a left groin strain in February. He was a solid reliever for the Padres a year ago, collecting a 3.98 ERA and 1.36 WHIP with a 61:33 K:BB and one save across 63.1 regular-season innings. |
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Luis Campusano Luis Campusano Sitting again Monday
Mon, May 4, 2026, 5:50 PM
Campusano is not in the Padres' starting lineup against the Giants on Monday.
Analysis: Campusano was seeing more playing time toward the tail end of April, but he will take a seat for a second consecutive game while Freddy Fermin serves behind home plate and bats eighth. Campusano is slashing .300/.352/.620 with three home runs and 10 RBI across 54 plate appearances this season. |
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Xander Bogaerts Xander Bogaerts Delivers winning hit
Sun, May 3, 2026, 9:29 PM
Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Sunday's 4-3 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Bogaerts singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and also swiped a bag after getting on base. The shortstop's effort Sunday was enough to end just his third multi-game stretch without a hit this season. His consistency is evident in a .269 batting average and .763 OPS, and he's added five home runs, 18 RBI, 15 runs scored, four steals and two doubles over 32 contests. Bogaerts has a firm grasp on a starting role in the middle of the Padres' lineup. |
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Miguel Andujar Miguel Andujar Goes yard in win
Sun, May 3, 2026, 9:25 PM
Andujar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-3 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Andujar has hit safely in his last eight games, going 10-for-31 (.323) in that span, which includes both of his homers this season. The 31-year-old is picking up fairly steady time as the designated hitter, though he's also picked up two games at third base and one at first base this season. Through 83 plate appearances, Andujar is batting .316 with an .843 OPS, two homers, nine RBI, eight runs scored and one stolen base. Andujar's primary competition for playing time is Gavin Sheets, though the former has momentum on his side for now. |
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Manny Machado Manny Machado Blasts fifth homer
Sun, May 3, 2026, 9:20 PM
Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-3 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Machado gave the Padres a 2-1 lead in the fourth inning with his blast. The third baseman had gone three games without a multi-hit effort after leaving Monday's game versus the Cubs due to a leg issue. He played all three games against the White Sox at third base, so he appears to be fine at this point. For the season, the 33-year-old is up to five homers, 18 RBI, 19 runs scored, one stolen base and four doubles over 31 contests, and he's hitting .229 with a .742 OPS. |
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