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Gavin Sheets Gavin Sheets Idle Tuesday
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 4:38 PM
Sheets isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: Sheets will step out of the starting nine Tuesday after going 0-for-4 with a pair of walks across San Diego's last three games. Luis Rengifo will serve as the designated hitter while Sheets sits, opening up left field for Dustin Harris. |
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Manny Machado Manny Machado Nursing bruised finger
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 8:23 AM
Padres manager Craig Stammen said after Monday's loss to the Pirates that Machado is dealing with a bruise on the inside of his index finger, Annie Heilbrunn of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Machado was in noticeable discomfort during the contest, with Stammen noting that the finger bothers Machado when he hits the ball off the end of the bat. The third baseman remained in Monday's game and plans to wear a sleeve to protect the finger moving forward. Machado went 0-for-3 with two walks Monday. |
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Joe Musgrove Joe Musgrove Making next rehab start Thursday
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 6:09 PM
Musgrove (elbow) will make his next rehab start at Triple-A El Paso on Thursday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: As anticipated, Musgrove will need to make another start in the minors before being activated from the 60-day injured list. He fired 70 pitches during his previous rehab outing Friday, so he'll presumably extend out a few more pitches during what should be his final rehab start. If all goes according to plan, he'll line up to make his first big-league appearance since 2024 during the first week of September. |
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Nick Pivetta Nick Pivetta Resuming rehab assignment this week
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 6:04 PM
Pivetta (forearm) will resume a rehab assignment with Single-A Lake Elsinore this week, Annie Heilbrunn of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Pivetta had to exit his first rehab appearance earlier this month when he felt tightness in his right elbow, but he's bounce back quickly and is ready to test things out in a game again. The veteran right-hander has been sidelined since mid-April with a flexor strain and, given the length of his absence, is going to require multiple rehab starts. |
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Lucas Giolito Lucas Giolito Moved to 60-day IL
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 6:01 PM
The Padres transferred Giolito (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: Giolito has yet to resume throwing after landing on the injured list in late June due to right elbow inflammation. He's still eligible to return from the IL this season, but the lack of progression in his recovery program casts doubt over whether he'll pitch again in 2026. The move corresponds with the Padres selecting Dustin Harris' contract from Triple-A El Paso and optioning Sung-Mun Song to El Paso. |
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Luis Rengifo Luis Rengifo Taking seat Monday
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 5:56 PM
Rengifo is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Pirates.
Analysis: Rengifo had made seven consecutive starts, but he'll take a seat as the Padres open up a series against Pittsburgh. Dustin Harris -- who was added to the roster earlier Monday -- will start in left field. |
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Sung-Mun Song Sung-Mun Song Optioned to Triple-A
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 5:48 PM
The Padres optioned Song to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.
Analysis: The move corresponds with the Padres selecting Dustin Harris' contract from El Paso. Song has been with the big club since early May as a utility infielder and has a .202/.305/.263 slash line with 12 steals (in 16 attempts), one home run and 15 RBI over 134 plate appearances. He should operate as an everyday starter in Triple-A and could return to the majors should the Padres require infield depth. |
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Dustin Harris Dustin Harris Contract selected by San Diego
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 5:45 PM
The Padres selected Harris' contract from Triple-A El Paso on Monday.
Analysis: Harris inked a minor-league contract with the Padres before the All-Star break after being granted his release from the White Sox in early July. He has a 1.039 OPS with 10 steals, six homers and 26 RBI over 135 plate appearances with El Paso this season, and the move bolsters a Padres outfield that is without Ramon Laureano (hip), Samad Taylor (oblique) and Miguel Andujar (wrist). In corresponding moves, Sung-Mun Song was optioned to Triple-A and Lucas Giolito (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list. |
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Jackson Merrill Jackson Merrill Clubs homer in win
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 6:17 PM
Merrill went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Merrill has gone deep in consecutive games and is up to 21 homers on the year. He's also avoided striking out over his last two games after racking up 20 strikeouts in a 15-game span from Aug. 5-21. The outfielder is now batting .240 with a .707 OPS, 66 RBI, 67 runs scored, 20 doubles, two triples and 24 stolen bases across 128 contests this season. |
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Fernando Tatis Jr. Fernando Tatis Jr. Leads offense with two homers, four hits
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 6:15 PM
Tatis went 4-for-5 with a pair of home runs and four total RBI in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Tatis' power drought was a major story earlier in the campaign, but he's been making up for lost time with nine homers over his last 17 contests. This was his second multi-homer effort in his last five contests as well. Tatis is batting .290 with an .814 OPS, 17 long balls, 67 RBI, 75 runs scored, 27 doubles, two triples and 28 stolen bases over 129 contests last year. He had an .814 OPS in the 2025 regular season, so getting back up to that mark after his slow start is a great trend as he leads the way in the Padres' playoff push. |
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Walker Buehler Walker Buehler Back in win column Sunday
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 6:12 PM
Buehler (8-6) allowed one run on four hits and struck out four without walking a batter over six innings to earn the win over the Twins on Sunday.
Analysis: Buehler has logged three straight quality starts while winning two of his outings in that span. He's put together a fairly steady August, allowing a total of eight runs over 26.1 innings while adding a 17:7 K:BB over five starts this month. His turnaround has gotten his season numbers closer to respectable with a 4.63 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 108:49 K:BB across 126.1 innings over 26 starts. Buehler's next outing is projected to be on the road versus the Rays. |
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Casey Mize Casey Mize X-rays return clean
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 1:08 PM
Mize had X-rays on his sprained right ankle come back clean Sunday and hopes to make his next start, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The right-hander departed Saturday's start against the Twins during the third inning due to the injury, but he appears to have avoided a serious injury. The Padres have a scheduled day off Thursday and could use that break to provide Mize some extra rest by pushing him to the back of the rotation, but for now he tentatively lines up to take the mound next weekend in Tampa Bay. |
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Griffin Canning Griffin Canning Steps up to earn win Saturday
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 12:00 PM
Canning (4-9) earned the win over Minnesota on Saturday, allowing three hits and issuing one walk while striking out one batter over 3.1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen.
Analysis: Casey Mize started the game for San Diego but left after just 2.2 frames due to an ankle injury. Canning helped spare the Padres bullpen from exhausting its arms by covering 3.1 innings on 46 pitches (27 strikes). The veteran right-hander limited the Twins to just three hits (all singles) in his longest outing since July 18, which was when he made his final start before being moved to a bulk-relief role. Canning has been much more effective out of the bullpen, and over his past seven appearances he's logged a 3-0 record with a 2.70 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB across 13.1 innings. |
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Casey Mize Casey Mize Diagnosed with ankle sprain
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 9:00 PM
Mize was removed during the third inning of Saturday's game against the Twins due to a right ankle sprain.
Analysis: The velocity of Mize's pitches steadily decrease as Saturday's game went on, prompting his removal during the third frame. His next start is lined up for next weekend on the road against the Rays, but whether he's cleared to pitch will be determined by additional tests and how his ankle responds to treatment over the next few days. Mize was acquired by the Padres from the Tigers on the Aug. 3 trade deadline. |
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Casey Mize Casey Mize Leaves Saturday's game
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 8:32 PM
Mize (lower body) was removed in the third inning of Saturday's game against the Twins, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Mize saw his velocity steadily decline over the course of Saturday's start, including an 88.4 mph sinker in the third frame. He appeared to be favoring his left leg while leaving the game with a trainer, and the Padres should have an update on Mize once he undergoes further tests. He ends his outing having allowed four runs on four hits (including three home runs) and one walk over 2.2 innings while failing to record a strikeout. |
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Nick Pivetta Nick Pivetta Throws in bridge league game in Arizona
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 12:42 PM
Manager Craig Stammen said that Pivetta (forearm) threw two innings in a bridge league game Thursday at the Padres' spring training complex in Arizona, 97.3 The Fan San Diego reports.
Analysis: Stammen noted that Pivetta "felt great" during the outing and will throw a bullpen session before the Padres decide when the right-hander will make his next appearance in a game, either at the complex in Arizona or as part of a minor-league rehab assignment. Pivetta -- who has been on the shelf since April 14 due to a right forearm strain -- kicked off a rehab assignment at Single-A Lake Elsinore on Aug. 4 but tossed just 14 pitches before experiencing renewed tightness in his elbow. Though Pivetta is pitching in games again, he'll still need some time to build back up and is no longer looking likely to make it back from the 60-day injured list until September. |
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Joe Musgrove Joe Musgrove Likely to need another rehab start
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 12:33 PM
Padres manager Craig Stammen said that Musgrove (elbow) will throw a bullpen session this weekend before likely making a final minor-league rehab start during the upcoming week, 97.3 The Fan San Diego reports.
Analysis: Musgrove most recently made his third rehab start Aug. 14 with Triple-A El Paso, striking out five while allowing five earned runs on nine hits and one walk. Though Musgrove built up to 70 pitches in that outing and looked like he might have been ready to return from the 60-day injured list at some point this week to make his 2026 Padres debut, Stammen revealed that the right-hander "had a little back issue pop up" during a recent workout. Fortunately for Musgrove, the back issue isn't viewed as a major concern, and he hasn't incurred any setbacks with his surgically repaired elbow since beginning his rehab assignment Aug. 4. Assuming his back responds well to the bullpen session, Musgrove should be in line for a sizable workload in his upcoming minor-league appearance before joining the San Diego rotation immediately thereafter for what would be his first big-league outing since Sept. 26, 2024. |
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Ty France Ty France Homers, on base thrice
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 2:05 AM
France went 1-for-1 with two walks, a two-run home run and a sacrifice fly in Friday's 6-2 win over the Twins.
Analysis: The veteran first baseman started and ended the scoring Friday with a two-run homer during the opening frame and a sac fly in the fifth. After a few down seasons, France has gotten back on track at the plate in 2026 with 18 home runs and a .293/.353/.521 slash line through 102 games. He's started at first base in 36 of San Diego's past 37 games. |
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Luis Campusano Luis Campusano Idle Friday
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 4:23 PM
Campusano is not in the Padres' starting lineup against the Twins on Friday.
Analysis: Freddy Fermin will start behind home plate and bat eighth in Friday's series opener. For the month of August, Campusano has gone 10-for-35 (.286) with eight RBI and four extra-base hits. |
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Xander Bogaerts Xander Bogaerts In Friday's lineup versus Minnesota
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 4:22 PM
Bogaerts (hamstring) is starting at shortstop and batting sixth against the Twins on Friday.
Analysis: Bogaerts was removed from Wednesday's game against the Mets after tweaking his right hamstring, but the veteran shortstop was able to take advantage of a team off-day Thursday. Bogaerts has a career-low .649 OPS with 16 steals, 11 home runs and 46 RBI over 281 plate appearances this season. |
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