| News |
|---|
|
JP Sears JP Sears Handed another start
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 5:36 PM
Sears will start Tuesday's game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, Annie Heilbrunn of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Sears will receive a second turn through the rotation after coming up from Triple-A El Paso and submitting a strong effort in his 2026 MLB debut last Wednesday. In a home matchup with Atlanta, Sears struck out five batters and yielded two earned runs on five hits and two walks across 5.2 innings en route to claiming a win. Sears' numbers at the Triple-A level this season (7.92 ERA, 1.84 WHIP in 63.2 innings) have been less than stellar, however, so fantasy managers may want to tread carefully while he heads into a two-start week against a pair of tough opponents on the road. After Tuesday's outing, Sears will line up for a second start versus the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Sunday. |
|
Nick Solak Nick Solak Returns to Padres organization
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 5:13 PM
Solak and the Padres agreed on a minor-league contract Sunday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Solak briefly tested the free agency waters after being designated for assignment by the Padres on June 21, but he'll now return to the organization. The 31-year-old will report to Triple-A El Paso. |
|
Will Wagner Will Wagner Exiting lineup Sunday
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 3:23 PM
Wagner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: Since Wagner was called up from Triple-A El Paso on June 9, most of his absences from the lineup have come against left-handed pitching, but he'll take a seat against right-hander Emmet Sheehan on Sunday. Wagner is getting on base at a robust .432 clip since his promotion, but he's offered little value thus far in traditional 5x5 rotisserie leagues with a .265 average, zero home runs, zero RBI, zero steals and five runs over 15 games. |
|
Freddy Fermin Freddy Fermin Resting Sunday
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 3:20 PM
Fermin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: Since he was activated from the 7-day injured list Tuesday, Fermin has started twice behind the plate while Rodolfo Duran has caught the other three games. Though he has a longer track record at the big-league level, Fermin could be used in a timeshare with Duran until he's further removed from the concussion he sustained June 13. |
|
Ty France Ty France Not in Sunday's lineup
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 12:08 PM
France (wrist) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: France is sitting for a second consecutive game after being hit by a pitch in the wrist during Friday's contest. The first baseman already had X-rays come back negative and isn't expected to require an IL stint, so it's possible he's available off the bench Sunday. |
|
Nick Pivetta Nick Pivetta Could throw off mound soon
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 7:25 PM
Pivetta (forearm) has advanced to playing long toss and could soon begin throwing off a mound, per MLB.com.
Analysis: Pivetta has been sidelined by a right flexor strain since mid-April. The right-handed hurler began a throwing program in late May, but he's yet to throw from a mound. With that big step potentially looming, it appears Pivetta is making tangible progress in his recovery. Nonetheless, he's not expected to return to San Diego's rotation until sometime after the All-Star break. |
|
Jake Cronenworth Jake Cronenworth Goes deep in first rehab game
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 6:55 PM
Cronenworth (concussion) went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double Friday in a rehab appearance with Triple-A El Paso.
Analysis: Cronenworth was originally slated to make his first rehab appearance Thursday, but he had to wait an extra day while the process of receiving full medical clearance was completed. The veteran outfielder seemed to be champing at the bit to get back given his first place appearance Friday, as he walloped a 413-foot two-run homer to right field. It was Cronenworth's first game action since May 4, so he'll presumably need several more contests in the minors before he's ready to be activated. |
|
Ty France Ty France X-rays on wrist negative
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 6:31 PM
France, who was hit in the wrist by a pitch against the Dodgers on Friday, had X-rays return negative, but he's out of Saturday's lineup, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: France was nailed in the wrist by a Roki Sasaki fastball in the fourth inning Friday. The veteran infielder initially stayed in the game but was then replaced by Miguel Andujar at first base in the ninth inning. The good news for France is that X-rays returned negative, but he's nonetheless beginning on the bench for Saturday's matchup. Manager Craig Stammen said Saturday that France isn't looking at an IL stint and that he'll be available off the bench for the evening contest, so it doesn't sound like the infielder is dealing with a serious injury. |
|
Kyle Hart Kyle Hart Opening Saturday
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 3:40 PM
Hart will serve as the opening pitcher in Saturday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: Hart has given up just one run in 7.1 innings since joining the big club June 15, and the Padres will now trust him to handle the top of the Dodgers' order to begin the game. He'll likely work an inning or two before handing the game over to bulk reliever Randy Vasquez. |
|
Luis Rengifo Luis Rengifo Gets MiLB deal from Padres
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 2:02 PM
The Padres signed Rengifo to a minor-league contract Friday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Rengifo was officially released by the Brewers earlier this week after slashing only .205/.280/.254 with no home runs across 57 contests. The utility player is hitting just .229/.285/.313 in the majors since the beginning of the 2025 season, but he offers plenty of versatility and could get another chance with the big club sooner rather than later. |
|
Jake Cronenworth Jake Cronenworth Kicking off rehab assignment
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 1:42 PM
Cronenworth (concussion) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso on Thursday.
Analysis: Cronenworth has been on the concussion injured list since mid-April when he was struck in the chin by a pitch. With his symptoms finally abated, he's been cleared to test things out in a game setting. The length of Cronenworth's rehab assignment could depend on how he looks and feels, but since he's missed so much time, he'll likely need several games to knock off the rust. |
|
Jase Bowen Jase Bowen Picks up third steal
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 11:21 PM
Bowen went 1-for-2 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Atlanta.
Analysis: Bowen hadn't collected a hit since June 8 versus the Reds. He's served as a part-time option in the outfield, most often working in right field when Fernando Tatis is at second base. Bowen is hitting just .133 with a .355 OPS, three steals and three runs scored over 32 plate appearances this season. |
|
Samad Taylor Samad Taylor Plates two in win
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 11:16 PM
Taylor went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Atlanta.
Analysis: This was Taylor's second multi-hit effort in a row, and it's his third game this year with multiple RBI. The outfielder has also stolen a base in consecutive contests three times, totaling six thefts on seven attempts. He's batting .379 with an .886 OPS, one home run, one double, 11 RBI and 11 runs scored over 16 contests and has claimed a starting role over the last couple of weeks. |
|
Xander Bogaerts Xander Bogaerts Notches 10th steal
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 11:13 PM
Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with one RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Atlanta.
Analysis: This was his third multi-hit effort over the last seven games, a span in which he has gone 7-for-22 (.318) with seven walks. Bogaerts is now batting .230 with a .658 OPS, 10 steals, eight home runs, 30 RBI, 32 runs scored and four doubles over 75 contests this season. The shortstop hasn't hit a homer since May 30 versus the Nationals -- the power he displayed early in the campaign hasn't held up. |
|
Ty France Ty France Goes deep Wednesday
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 10:59 PM
France went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double, a second RBI and two total runs scored in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Atlanta.
Analysis: France has three homers and eight RBI over his last eight games despite going a modest 7-for-28 (.250) in that span. The veteran infielder has seen most of the playing time at first base lately while Gavin Sheets primarily competes with Samad Taylor for starts in left field. France is batting .252 on the year and has added a .782 OPS, nine homers, 26 RBI, 19 runs scored, seven doubles, two triples and a stolen base over 175 plate appearances. |
|
Jason Adam Jason Adam Secures second save
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 10:56 PM
Adam pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Atlanta.
Analysis: Adam had gone three days without pitching, making him the fresh arm available after six relievers worked in Tuesday's contest. He's had a bit of a rough June, giving up six runs (including four homers) over 9.1 innings, but he was sharp in his seventh scoreless outing of the month to lock down his second save this season. Adam has added a 2.45 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 20:8 K:BB over 29.1 innings, and he also has 16 holds while working in a setup role. Mason Miller should be available to handle any save chances for this weekend's three-game series versus the Dodgers, which begins Friday. |
|
JP Sears JP Sears Wins in season debut
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 10:52 PM
Sears (1-0) allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five over 5.2 innings to earn the win over Atlanta on Wednesday.
Analysis: This was Sears' first outing at the major-league level after his poor spring training numbers cost him a shot at the Opening Day roster. He pitched fairly well Wednesday, throwing 53 of 81 pitches for strikes while coming up an out short of a quality start. He had a 7.92 ERA, 1.84 WHIP and 62:28 K:BB over 63.2 innings across 14 starts for Triple-A El Paso, but a pitcher-friendly home park in the majors should help Sears perform better than he did while on the hitter-friendly circuit in the minors. Sears struggled a bit in 2025 with a 5.04 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 117:36 K:BB across 135.2 innings between the Athletics and the Padres. While Lucas Giolito (elbow) and German Marquez (forearm) are both out, Sears should have a chance to stay in a starting role. He could also edge out Griffin Canning for the last spot in the rotation to begin next week when the Padres visit the Cubs for a three-game series if Marquez is nearing a return. |
|
Gavin Sheets Gavin Sheets Taking seat against lefty
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 6:54 PM
Sheets is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis: The Padres will hold the left-handed-hitting Sheets out of the starting nine while southpaw Martin Perez takes the hill for Atlanta. Ty France will step in for Sheets at first base and will bat seventh. |
|
Will Wagner Will Wagner Sitting against southpaw
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 6:52 PM
Wagner is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis: Left-hander Martin Perez is on the bump for Atlanta, so the left-handed-hitting Wagner will head to the bench while the Padres go with Fernando Tatis at second base and Miguel Andujar at designated hitter. Since being called up from Triple-A El Paso on June 9, Wagner has staked his claim to a strong-side platoon role by producing a serviceable .276/.432/.310 slash line over 13 games. |
|
JP Sears JP Sears Entering rotation Wednesday
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 6:43 PM
Sears will start Wednesday's game against Atlanta at Petco Park.
Analysis: After being recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday, Sears will step into the rotation spot vacated by the injured Lucas Giolito (elbow). The 30-year-old lefty made 27 starts at the big-league level between the Athletics and Padres in 2025, but he's pitched exclusively in the minors thus far in 2026. Over his 14 starts in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, Sears submitted a 7.92 ERA, 1.84 WHIP and 62:28 K:BB across 63.2 innings. |
Connect With Us:
