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Nick Pivetta Nick Pivetta Increases throwing distance
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 8:06 PM
Pivetta (forearm) progressed to throwing from 90 feet with some intensity June 10, per MLB.com.
Analysis: Pivetta has been on the shelf due to a right flexor strain since mid-April. He resumed a throwing program by playing catch May 29 and has since ramped up his throwing distance and intensity, though he's yet to get back on a mound. Pivetta still has several obstacles to clear and isn't likely to return to the Padres' rotation until sometime after the All-Star break. |
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Luis Campusano Luis Campusano Still awaiting rehab assignment
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 8:02 PM
Campusano (toe) continues to rehab in Arizona but hasn't yet been scheduled for a minor-league rehab stint, per MLB.com.
Analysis: Campusano has now been out over a month after fracturing a toe on his left foot in early May. The backstop has been catching pitches and swinging pain-free since late May, but San Diego hasn't yet sent him out on a rehab assignment. Fellow backstop Freddy Fermin exited Saturday's contest against Baltimore after being hit by a warmup pitch near the back of the head, so the only healthy catcher on San Diego's 26-man roster at the moment is Rodolfo Duran. |
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Xander Bogaerts Xander Bogaerts Removed following HBP
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 7:44 PM
Bogaerts was hit in the head by a pitch during Saturday's win over the Orioles and ultimately left the game, Byron Kerr of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Bogaerts took a 93.5 mph sinker from Trey Gibson off his helmet in the top of the fifth inning and subsequently went down on his hands and knees. He was able to stay in the game and eventually came around to score on a sacrifice fly, but the veteran shortstop was then switched out for on defense in the bottom of the sixth frame. Manager Craig Stammen said after the victory that Bogaerts was initially feeling fine but then "started not feeling as good" before he was pulled, per 97.3 The Fan. Stammen added that the team will evaluate Bogaerts throughout the remainder of the day and night, which will help determine if he'll be able to play Sunday. |
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Freddy Fermin Freddy Fermin Exits after blow from warmup pitch
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 7:32 PM
Fermin was struck in the catcher's mask by a warmup pitch from Yuki Matsui during Saturday's game against Baltimore and subsequently departed the contest, Byron Kerr of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Matsui's pitch before the beginning of bottom of the sixth inning bounced in front of the plate and appeared to hit Fermin near the back of his head. He was examined by the Padres' trainer, and the decision was made to remove him from the contest. Rodolfo Duran entered in Fermin's stead and would be in line to take over as San Diego's primary catcher if Fermin needs to sit out for any period of time. |
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Nick Solak Nick Solak Contract selected
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 12:36 PM
The Padres selected Solak's contract from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.
Analysis: Solak failed to break camp with the Padres but has been impressive at Triple-A, slashing .333/.412/.512 with nine homers, 40 RBI and 51 runs scored across 241 plate appearances. He'll now join the major-league roster following Miguel Andujar's (hamstring) move to the IL and could make an occasional start for San Diego, thanks to his defensive versatility. |
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Miguel Andujar Miguel Andujar Lands on IL
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 12:31 PM
The Padres placed Andujar on the 10-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Thursday, with a left hamstring strain.
Analysis: Andujar began dealing with hamstring issues Sunday and hasn't been in the starting lineup since, though he's been able to enter a few games off the bench. Now officially battling a strain, he'll move to the injured list and remain out until at least June 21. Nick Solak was selected to the active roster in a corresponding move. |
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Griffin Canning Griffin Canning Ambushed by Baltimore
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 8:49 AM
Canning (0-5) took the loss Friday, surrendering seven runs on six hits and five walks over five innings as the Padres fell 7-3 to the Orioles. He struck out six.
Analysis: The 30-year-old right-hander got tagged for three runs in the first and second innings and served up multiple homers for the third time in his last four starts. Canning's return to California after a one-year stint with the Mets has been a disaster so far -- since coming off the IL in early May, he's stumbled to a 7.17 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 39:22 K:BB in 37.2 innings. With German Marquez (forearm) on the same schedule during his rehab assignment and pitching well, the clock may be ticking on Canning's time in the rotation. He's set to make his next start on the road next week in St. Louis. |
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Xander Bogaerts Xander Bogaerts Back from paternity list
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 1:18 PM
The Padres reinstated Bogaerts (personal) from the paternity list Friday.
Analysis: The veteran shortstop was placed on the paternity list Tuesday and is now back with the Padres after spending a few days with his family. Bogaerts had a .659 OPS through 63 games this season and has especially struggled early in June, going 3-for-23 with eight strikeouts through the first seven games of the month. |
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Bryce Johnson Bryce Johnson DFA'd by Padres
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 1:15 PM
The Padres designated Johnson for assignment Friday.
Analysis: San Diego needed to clear a spot on its active roster for the return of Xander Bogaerts from paternity leave. Johnson has managed a lowly .178/.229/.222 slash line in 32 games as a part-time outfielder for the Padres this season. There's a good chance the 30-year-old clears waivers, and if that happens he would have the ability to elect free agency. |
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Wandy Peralta Wandy Peralta Notches win in relief Wednesday
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 11:43 AM
Peralta (1-0) earned the win over Cincinnati on Wednesday, allowing one hit and issuing one walk in one scoreless inning.
Analysis: Peralta entered in the ninth frame with the score tied 4-4. He allowed two batters to reach base, but a double play helped him get out of the inning unscathed. Peralta was then awarded the win after Fernando Tatis hit a walk-off homer in the bottom of the frame. Peralta hadn't been involved in a decision prior to Wednesday, though he's picked up two holds to go along with a 2.30 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 20:15 K:BB over 31.1 innings across 27 appearances. |
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Nick Pratto Nick Pratto Latches on with Padres
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 8:31 AM
The Padres signed Pratto to a minor-league contract Wednesday.
Analysis: Pratto had been with the Rangers on a minor-league pact but was released after slashing .237/.287/.473 with five homers in 26 games at Triple-A Round Rock. The 27-year-old has not seen any action at the big-league level since 2023 and is merely organizational depth. |
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Fernando Tatis Jr. Fernando Tatis Jr. Walks off Reds with second homer
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 6:29 PM
Tatis went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Wednesday's 5-4 win over Cincinnati.
Analysis: Leading off the bottom of the ninth, Tatis lined a slider from Chase Petty over the left-field fence for a walk-off homer. After going 55 games without a home run to start the year, Tatis now has two in his last 11 games while going 27-for-68 (.397) over his last 16 contests. Overall, he's slashing .281/.347/.348 with 21 RBI, 25 runs scored and 15 stolen bases across 286 plate appearances this season. |
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Michael King Michael King Quality start vs. Reds
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 6:19 PM
King did not factor into the decision in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Reds, allowing three runs on seven hits and three walks over 6.2 innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: All three of Cincinnati's runs against King came via the long ball -- the right-hander gave up a two-run homer to Spencer Steer in the fourth inning before JJ Bleday added a solo shot in the seventh. Still, it was an encouraging outing overall for King, who had struggled to a 7.47 ERA in his previous three outings, giving up four homers across 15.2 innings in that span. King's tentatively scheduled to face the Cardinals on the road his next time out. |
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Back to full health
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 12:23 PM
Single-A Lake Elsinore reinstated Qin (elbow) from the 7-day injured list Thursday and assigned him to the rookie-level Arizona Complex League.
Analysis: While recovering from Tommy John surgery, Qin missed the entire 2025 season and opened the 2026 campaign on the shelf before being cleared to report to the ACL for a rehab assignment May 7. The 20-year-old lefty is likely to move on to the California League before long, but the Padres elected to keep him in the ACL once his rehab window came to a close earlier this month. Through his first five outings in Arizona, Qin has compiled a 1.15 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 30:3 K:BB in 15.2 innings. |
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Blake Hunt Blake Hunt Raking at Triple-A since return
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 12:21 PM
Hunt (oblique) has gone 5-for-13 with a home run, a double, a walk, four RBI and three runs in four games for Triple-A El Paso since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list last week.
Analysis: Hunt opened the season on the IL after tweaking his oblique early in spring training, but he made enough progress to begin a rehab assignment in mid-May. The 27-year-old catcher was cleared to rejoin El Paso after posting a 1.167 OPS over seven games during his rehab stint in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. |
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Bryce Johnson Bryce Johnson Making second straight start
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 12:13 PM
Johnson will start in right field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: Johnson will cover right field for the second straight game, after he went 0-for-2 with a stolen base -- his fifth of the season -- while starting in Tuesday's 5-3 loss in 11 innings. The 30-year-old isn't expected to be in line for extended playing time, as he'll likely fade into a reserve role as soon as Miguel Andujar moves past his hamstring injury or Jake Cronenworth (concussion) returns from the 7-day injured list. |
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Freddy Fermin Freddy Fermin Sitting out Wednesday
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 12:11 PM
Fermin is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Reds.
Analysis: Fermin had a three-game home run streak come to an end with a 0-for-5 showing Tuesday, so he'll get a breather for Wednesday's matinee. Rodolfo Duran will do the catching and bat eighth for the Padres. |
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Ty France Ty France Out of lineup again Wednesday
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 12:08 PM
France is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Reds.
Analysis: After making six consecutive starts, France has now been held out of the lineup two days in a row. He did enter mid-game Tuesday as a pinch hitter and will be available off the bench again. Gavin Sheets is playing first base for San Diego. |
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Miguel Andujar Miguel Andujar Held out again Wednesday
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 12:05 PM
Andujar (hamstring) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: Andujar was forced to depart Sunday's game versus the Mets after tweaking his hamstring, and he's now missed all three starts in the Padres' series against the Reds. The Padres have a team off day Thursday and could make a decision on a potential IL stint for Andujar before Friday's contest in Baltimore. Will Wagner is filling in at designated hitter Wednesday. |
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Samad Taylor Samad Taylor Reaches base three times
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 2:12 AM
Taylor went 2-for-4 with a walk, one RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 5-3 extra-innings loss to the Reds.
Analysis: Taylor has picked up a steal in each of the last two games. The outfielder was originally brought up to provide depth after the Padres designated Nick Castellanos for assignment last Wednesday. Taylor has now started three straight games in left field, including two against right-handed pitchers. If Taylor can continue to hit, it will likely lead to him competing for playing time with Gavin Sheets and Miguel Andujar (hamstring), though Taylor will probably settle into a platoon role at best in the long run. |
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