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Alek Jacob Alek Jacob Optioned to Triple-A
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 3:55 PM
The Padres optioned Jacob to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.
Analysis: Jacob has had three separate stints with the big club this season, allowing three runs with a 6:2 K:BB over five innings. His spot on the roster is being taken by Jhony Brito, who will be the Padres' bulk reliever in Tuesday's contest versus the Diamondbacks. |
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Jhony Brito Jhony Brito Summed for bulk duty
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 3:53 PM
The Padres recalled Brito from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.
Analysis: Brito is slated to serve in a bulk relief capacity in Tuesday's game against Arizona. The right-hander missed all of the 2025 season and the early part of the current season following internal brace surgery on his elbow last May. In eight outings between Double-A San Antonio and El Paso, Brito collected a 1.46 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 27:14 K:BB in 37 innings. |
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Making return to High-A lineup
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 11:22 AM
High-A Fort Wayne reinstated Kemp (oblique) from its 60-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Kemp is finally ready to make his High-A debut after a left oblique injury suffered in the spring shelved him to begin the season. He was activated after allowing six runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out four over 5.2 innings across three rehab starts in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. |
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Jason Adam Jason Adam Absence to extend into August
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 9:26 AM
Adam said Friday that an MRI on his right shoulder revealed no major structural damage, and he's hopeful to return from the 15-day injured list in early-to-mid August, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: While Adam looks to have avoided a significant injury, the righty reliever will need more than the minimum 15 days to recover from the shoulder strain that forced him to the shelf last week and won't be ready to rejoin the San Diego bullpen coming out of the All-Star break. A 2025 All-Star selection, Adam's numbers have taken a slight step back in 2026, but he's still proven to be a reliable setup man in front of closer Mason Miller. The 34-year-old posted a 2.51 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 22:8 K:BB while notching two wins, two saves and 17 holds over 32.1 innings in his 36 appearances before landing on the injured list. |
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Matt Waldron Matt Waldron Covers four innings in rehab start
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 9:11 AM
Waldron (forearm) struck out one batter while allowing one run on eight hits and no walks over four innings in a rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A El Paso.
Analysis: Making the fourth start of his rehab assignment as he works his way back from a right brachialis strain, Waldron got stretched out to 60 pitches and threw 42 strikes. Waldron is slated to make another start for El Paso on Tuesday, which could set the stage for him to return from the 15-day injured list later this weekend or immediately following the All-Star break. San Diego may not have a spot available in its rotation for Waldron, so he could serve as a long reliever once he's activated. |
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Jeremiah Estrada Jeremiah Estrada Completes bullpen session
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 9:05 AM
Estrada (knee) threw a bullpen session Saturday, his first since landing on the injured list June 5, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Estrada is in the midst of his second IL stint of the season, as he previously missed just under a month earlier in the campaign due to elbow tendinitis. The right-hander has had a slower recovery than expected from right knee inflammation, but his ability to get back on the mound represents a major step forward in the recovery process. He's expected to throw a couple more bullpen sessions this week before he resumes facing hitters after the All-Star break. |
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Walker Buehler Walker Buehler Tagged for seven runs in loss
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 2:26 AM
Buehler (5-5) took the loss against Arizona on Monday, allowing seven runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out four batters over five innings.
Analysis: Buehler never seemed to settle in, as he gave up two runs in the first inning, four in the third and another in the fourth. The seven runs the right-hander allowed were his second most in an outing this season, behind the nine runs he gave up in his previous start July 1 against the Cubs. Prior to the pair of ugly starts, Buehler had surrendered exactly one earned run in five straight appearances and no more than four in any of his first 16 outings this season. The rough two-game stretch has pushed Buehler's ERA up from 3.81 to 5.07, but he seems to be safe in the rotation for now given the Padres' lack of other options. Buehler is next slated to take the mound at home versus Toronto just before the All-Star break. |
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Luis Campusano Luis Campusano Exiting starting lineup
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 5:09 PM
Campusano is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Campusano returned from the injured list Friday and started at catcher each of the previous two days. He'll get a day off for Monday's series opener, with Rodolfo Duran filling in behind the dish. |
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Xander Bogaerts Xander Bogaerts Taking seat Monday
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 5:06 PM
Bogaerts is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: He's receiving a routine day after after starting each of the previous 22 contests. Sung-Mun Song will fill in at shortstop for the Padres in Bogaerts' stead. |
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Jhony Brito Jhony Brito Likely to pitch Tuesday
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 4:47 PM
Brito has a locker at Petco Park on Monday and appears set to pitch in some capacity Tuesday versus the Diamondbacks, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: The Padres have yet to name a starting pitcher for the second game of a four-game set, but it looks like a foregone conclusion that Brito will take the ball either as a traditional starter or bulk reliever. Brito missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from internal brace surgery on his right elbow but has pitched well in 10 minor-league outings in 2026, posting a 2.30 ERA and 36:15 K:BB over 43 innings. The righty has a high pitch count this season of 77, so he would have a somewhat limited workload Tuesday. Brito could make an additional start/bulk relief appearance this weekend while Randy Vasquez (ankle) recuperates. |
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Sung-Mun Song Sung-Mun Song Tallies two steals Sunday
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 11:11 PM
Song went 1-for-3 with a run scored, two steals and a walk in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Dodgers.
Analysis: Song drew the start at second base and made the most of his two times reaching base, stealing second in both the seventh and eighth innings. The 29-year-old has looked much improved at the plate of late, going 9-for-31 (.290) over his past 15 games. The former KBO standout is slashing .239/.338/.328 with one homer, nine RBI, 10 runs and nine stolen bases across 77 big-league plate appearances this season, seeing most of his action at the keystone but struggling to earn consistent playing time. |
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Fernando Tatis Jr. Fernando Tatis Jr. Trio of hits in win
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 10:55 PM
Tatis went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI, a run scored and a steal in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Dodgers.
Analysis: Tatis collected a trio of hits, marking his eighth game this season with at least three hits as the Padres snapped an eight-game losing streak. After a brutally challenging start to the season, the 27-year-old has found his rhythm, slashing .299/.343/.480 with four homers, 16 RBI, 19 runs and seven stolen bases over his past 30 games. While the lack of power has been disappointing this season, Tatis continues trending in the right direction, raising his season line to .284/.345/.386 with five homers, 34 RBI, 41 runs and 21 stolen bases across 88 games. |
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Manny Machado Manny Machado Blasts 18th homer
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 10:44 PM
Machado went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run, an additional run scored, a steal and three walks in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Dodgers.
Analysis: Machado reached base four times, highlighted by a three-run shot to straightaway center field that extended the Padres' lead in the seventh inning. The third baseman has opened July going just 3-for-16 (.188), though each of those three hits has gone for extra bases, including two homers. The 34-year-old has shown off his power with 18 homers this season but has otherwise struggled, slashing .189/.282/.410 with 51 RBI, 44 runs and two stolen bases across 87 games. |
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Mason Miller Mason Miller Secures 22nd save
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 10:28 PM
Miller picked up the save in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Dodgers. He struck out one over a perfect inning.
Analysis: Miller made quick work of the Dodgers, retiring the side in order to secure a save and snap the Padres' eight-game losing streak. The club's struggles have limited the fireballing right-hander's opportunities to pick up saves of late, as Sunday's save was his first since June 22. Across 36.2 innings this season, Miller owns a 0.98 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 67:13 K:BB while converting all 22 of his save opportunities. Miller's 22 saves are tied with Riley O'Brien for the National League lead, while only Bryan Baker (23) and Cade Smith (26) have more across MLB. |
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JP Sears JP Sears Tosses five scoreless frames
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 9:58 PM
Sears (2-1) earned the win Sunday, allowing a hit and two walks over five scoreless innings against the Dodgers. He struck out five.
Analysis: With the Padres looking to snap an eight-game losing streak, Sears stepped up and silenced the vaunted Dodgers offense over five shutout frames. The southpaw has spent the majority of the 2026 campaign with Triple-A El Paso but has been called upon to fill a spot in the big-league rotation due to a rash of injuries. Sears will take a 4.70 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 14:7 K:BB across 15.1 innings (three starts) into his next outing, tentatively scheduled for Friday against the Blue Jays. |
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Samad Taylor Samad Taylor Sitting third straight
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 4:19 PM
Taylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: Taylor is batting .208 (5-for-24) with just one extra-base hit in his past eight contests, and he finds himself on the bench Sunday for the third consecutive game. The Padres have rolled with a starting outfield of Gavin Sheets, Jackson Merrill and Fernando Tatis from left to right in all three contests. |
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Griffin Canning Griffin Canning No longer starting Saturday
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 10:51 AM
Left-hander Wandy Peralta and not Canning will be the Padres' starter against the Dodgers on Saturday.
Analysis: Canning was originally slated to start Saturday, but he'll now serve in a piggyback role after Peralta tosses one or two innings to open the contest, per Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Canning has struggled on the mound this season with a 7.09 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 46:28 K:BB across 47 innings in 11 appearances (nine starts). |
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Wandy Peralta Wandy Peralta Tabbed as Saturday's opener
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 10:48 AM
Peralta will start in Saturday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: It will be the fourth time this season that Peralta serves as the Padres' opener, and he will likely toss one or two innings before handing the keys to Griffin Canning. Peralta gave up four runs on six hits while striking out two in one inning against the Dodgers on Thursday, but in his 37 appearances prior to that, he had a 1.62 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, three holds and a 28:18 K:BB across 44.1 innings. |
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Alek Jacob Alek Jacob Back in big leagues
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 7:47 PM
The Padres recalled Jacob from Triple-A El Paso on Friday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Jacob will return to the majors as the roster replacement for Randy Vasquez, who landed on the injured list Friday with an ankle injury. Jacob has given up two runs in two MLB innings this season, but he's put up a 3.71 ERA and 1.12 WHIP through 34 innings in the minors. He'll likely be limited to low-leverage situations with the Padres. |
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Luis Campusano Luis Campusano Activated from IL
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 7:44 PM
The Padres reinstated Campusano (toe) from the injured list Friday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: With Freddy Fermin (head) landing on the injured list Friday, Campusano will return to the active roster to replenish San Diego's catcher depth. The 27-year-old backstop has been on the shelf since May 7 with a fractured toe, but he was cleared to begin playing in rehab games Tuesday and has since gone 2-for-6 with two walks, a homer and an additional RBI. He and Rodolfo Duran will likely split starts behind the dish until Fermin is healthy. |
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