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Matt Waldron Matt Waldron Dropped from 40-man roster
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 2:22 PM
The Padres designated Waldron for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: The Padres needed to clear room for Jeremiah Estrada's (knee) return from the injured list, and because he doesn't have any minor-league options remaining, Waldron was dropped from the 40-man roster to facilitate the transaction. Waldron was a serviceable back-end starter for the Padres in 2024 but has seen his effectiveness wane in the two seasons since while also missing considerable time due to injuries. In 10 appearances (three starts) for San Diego this season, Waldron turned in a 7.16 ERA and 1.56 WHIP across 32.2 innings. |
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Jeremiah Estrada Jeremiah Estrada Makes return from IL
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 2:10 PM
The Padres reinstated Estrada (knee) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Estrada will be available out of the bullpen for the Padres' series finale versus the Rockies after San Diego cleared a spot from him by designating right-hander Matt Waldron for assignment. Prior to landing on the IL on June 5 due to right knee inflammation, Estrada had handled a key setup role in front of closer Mason Miller. In 21 appearances, Estrada notched two wins, seven holds and one save while pitching to a 3.48 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 23:10 K:BB across 20.2 innings. |
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Luis Campusano Luis Campusano Resting up Wednesday
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 1:54 PM
Campusano is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Campusano will receive the afternoon off after he had started behind the plate in both of the Padres' previous contests. Freddy Fermin will handle catching duties for the Friars in the series finale. |
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Griffin Canning Griffin Canning Working behind opener again
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 11:39 AM
Canning is slated to work as a bulk reliever in Wednesday's contest versus the Rockies at Petco Park.
Analysis: Left-hander Kyle Hart will work as an opener ahead of Canning, in a repeat of the arrangement the last time Canning's turn in the rotation came up Thursday in Atlanta. Canning hasn't fared well this season either as a traditional starter (6.79 ERA) or reliever (7.71 ERA), and with the trade deadline looming, his time to make a positive impression could be running out. |
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Kyle Hart Kyle Hart Working as opener Wednesday
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 11:31 AM
Hart will serve as the Padres' opening pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Hart opened ahead of bulk reliever Griffin Canning in a game last week in Atlanta, and it's expected to be the same setup for Wednesday's contest. The lefty has posted a 5.21 ERA and 33:12 K:BB across 38 innings for the Padres this season. |
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Bound for Triple-A
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 8:53 AM
The Padres will promote Salas from Double-A San Antonio to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: One of the top catching prospects in baseball, the 20-year-old Salas earned the bump up to the Pacific Coast League after turning in a .777 OPS (111 wRC+) over 296 plate appearances at San Antonio on the season. Salas had been running especially hot since the start of July, slashing .320/.407/.380 on the month. Held in high regard for his pitch framing and throwing arm, Salas has the tools to stick behind the plate for the long haul, and the improved bat-to-ball skills he's shown over the past two seasons offer hope that he can be a fantasy difference-maker once he reaches the majors. Salas has also had more involvement in the run game in 2026, going 14-for-20 on stolen-base attempts at San Antonio. |
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Back in action at Single-A
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 2:05 PM
Harvey (finger) has gone 0-for-6 with three walks, one stolen base and one run in two games for Single-A Lake Elsinore since being activated from the 60-day injured list Saturday.
Analysis: Harvey had been on the shelf since May 26 after fracturing a finger on his left hand. The 20-year-old catcher has been limited to just 17 games with Lake Elsinore this season due to injury but has been productive when available, slashing .302/.448/.396 with five doubles and six stolen bases. |
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Jackson Merrill Jackson Merrill Continues power surge
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 12:13 PM
Merrill went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-3 win against Miami on Sunday.
Analysis: Merrill came up big in the eighth inning, snapping 3-3 tie with a solo blast to right-center field. It was the outfielder's fifth long ball over his past eight games after we went deep just 10 times across his first his first 95 contests of the campaign. During the aforementioned eight-game stretch, Merrill is slashing a robust .433/.438/1.000 with seven runs, eight RBI and a stolen base. |
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Manny Machado Manny Machado Stays hot with 23rd homer
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 10:07 PM
Machado went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and three RBI in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Marlins.
Analysis: Machado got the Padres on the board with an RBI double in the fifth inning before tying the game with a two-run homer in the eighth. The veteran third baseman has stayed locked in at the plate, homering four times over his last seven games while collecting 11 hits during that stretch. Through 103 games this season, Machado is slashing .210/.296/.438 with 23 home runs, 18 doubles, 63 RBI, 53 runs scored and two stolen bases. |
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Mason Miller Mason Miller Secures 27th save
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 8:11 PM
Miller earned the save Sunday against the Marlins, striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Miller was unsurprisingly called upon to protect a two-run lead and retired Miami in order on 15 pitches (eight strikes). The right-hander has now tossed eight consecutive scoreless appearances while racking up 14 strikeouts during that stretch. Miller continues to dominate in the closer's role, posting a 0.82 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 80:27 K:BB across 43.2 innings while leading the National League with 27 saves. |
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Walker Buehler Walker Buehler Fans seven in no-decision
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 7:45 PM
Buehler did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Marlins, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out seven over 5.1 innings.
Analysis: After issuing a pair of walks to begin the second inning, Buehler allowed two runs to score, though one came across following a throwing error by catcher Luis Campusano. Kyle Stowers added a solo homer in the third, but Buehler settled in from there, retiring 10 consecutive batters before a sixth-inning single ended his afternoon. The seven strikeouts matched his season high. The veteran right-hander endured a miserable start to July, allowing 20 runs over his first 11 innings, but he has responded with back-to-back strong outings since the break. Buehler is scheduled to make his next start at home against the Giants. |
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Returns from Tommy John surgery
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 6:26 PM
Salina (elbow) made his debut in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on May 8 and has allowed five earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four batters over 2.1 innings in three appearances on the season.
Analysis: Salina didn't make his professional debut in 2025 after undergoing Tommy John surgery in the spring before being selected in the fourth round of the First-Year Player Draft later that summer. Per Daniel Barrand of ProspectsLive.com, Salina sported a fastball that sat around 96-to-97 mph during his first outing in the ACL and peaked at 99 mph. However, Salina experienced shoulder fatigue following his second appearance May 15, which kept him out for two months before he returned to action with a one-inning outing in the ACL on Thursday, per MadFriars.com. |
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Luis Rengifo Luis Rengifo Moving into regular role
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 1:00 PM
Rengifo will start at third base and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Rengifo appears to be pushing his way into a near-everyday role for San Diego; he'll be included in the starting nine Sunday for the fifth time in six contests. Since being called up from Triple-A El Paso on July 8, Rengifo has gone 11-for-26 (.423 average) with two home runs, one stolen base, three walks, seven RBI and six runs. |
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Xander Bogaerts Xander Bogaerts Heading to bench Sunday
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 12:56 PM
Bogaerts is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Bogaerts will hit the bench for the first time since July 6 in what appears to be a routine day of rest for the veteran infielder. Sung-Mun Song will draw the start at shortstop in place of Bogaerts. |
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JP Sears JP Sears Flourishes as long reliever
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 6:46 PM
Sears (3-3) notched the win Saturday against Miami, allowing no runs on one hit and one walk in 3.1 innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Pitching behind Randy Vasquez as a bulk reliever, Sears thrived while scattering one single across 3.1 scoreless frames. Saturday disrupted a string of five consecutive starts for the 30-year-old left-hander, whose role with the Padres appears uncertain going forward. Sears, who sports a 3.86 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 23:9 K:BB over 28 innings for San Diego since being recalled from Triple-A El Paso, could maintain some streaming appeal in fantasy leagues if he takes his next scheduled turn in the rotation against the Giants. |
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Luis Campusano Luis Campusano Sitting Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 12:56 PM
Campusano isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Campusano will retreat to the bench Saturday after going 0-for-2 with a walk and two strikeouts in Friday's series opener. Freddy Fermin will start behind the plate and bat ninth. |
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JP Sears JP Sears Won't start Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 10:29 AM
Sears is no longer listed as the starting pitcher for Saturday's game against Miami.
Analysis: Randy Vasquez will step in as San Diego's starter, but because he hasn't pitched more than three innings since June 27, Sears may still end up working in bulk relief Saturday. The 30-year-old lefty turned in one of his best outings of the season during his last appearance, allowing two runs (one earned) in five innings against Atlanta on Monday. |
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Randy Vasquez Randy Vasquez Starting Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 10:16 AM
Vasquez will start Saturday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Vasquez will be making his first start since returning from the injured list last weekend, but because he hasn't pitched more than three innings in a game since the beginning of July, he's likely to act as more of an opener for JP Sears, who was originally in line to start Saturday's contest. Vasquez has been struggling mightily on the mound as of late, giving up 16 earned runs in just 13.1 frames across his last five appearances. |
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Mason Miller Mason Miller Notches 26th save
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 9:59 PM
Miller picked up the save Friday against the Marlins, striking out one batter over a perfect inning.
Analysis: Miller continued his unbelievable 2026 campaign, inducing groundouts from Joe Mack and Otto Lopez before striking out Kyle Stowers to end the game. The closer now possesses a 0.84 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 79:15 K:BB in 42.2 innings this season. Miller is tied with Riley O'Brien and Bryan Baker with 26 saves, which is good for second-best in MLB. |
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Adrian Morejon Adrian Morejon Records eighth victory
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 9:53 PM
Morejon (8-2) earned the win over Miami on Friday, pitching a scoreless 1.1 innings while walking one and striking out two.
Analysis: Morejon entered in the seventh with the Marlins threatening with two runners in scoring position and two outs. The 27-year-old struck out Xavier Edwards to strand a pair on the bases and get San Diego out of the jam. The Padres went on to score two unanswered runs and lined Morejon up for the win. On the season, the left-hander has posted a 3.25 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 63:14 K:BB in 55.1 innings. |
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