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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 win 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 injured list stint for Andujar before Friday's contest in Baltimore. Will Wagner is filling in at designated hitter Wednesday in Andujar's stead. |
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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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Fernando Tatis Jr. Fernando Tatis Jr. Four knocks in loss
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 2:09 AM
Tatis went 4-for-6 with a double and one run scored in Tuesday's 5-3 extra-innings loss to the Reds.
Analysis: Tatis was also caught stealing once, dropping him to 15-for-23 on the basepaths this season. The 27-year-old has made consistent contact this month, going 12-for-34 (.353) over eight games in June. Power is still lacking for him -- just three of those hits, all doubles, have gone for extra bases. Overall, Tatis is batting .278 with a .681 OPS, one home run, 19 RBI, 24 runs scored, nine doubles and a triple over 65 contests. |
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Lucas Giolito Lucas Giolito Short outing again Tuesday
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 2:06 AM
Giolito allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and five walks while striking out three over four innings in a no-decision versus the Reds on Tuesday.
Analysis: Giolito threw just 43 of 85 pitches for strikes, leading to a short outing. It was also his fielding error in the third inning that led to the Reds' second run. Giolito has fallen short of the five-inning mark in three straight starts after reaching it in his first two outings of the year. He's now at a 4.35 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 14:18 K:BB through 20.2 innings over five starts. Until the walk rate gets under control, he'll be a risky fantasy option. He's projected to make his next start on the road in St. Louis. |
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Miguel Andujar Miguel Andujar Remaining out Tuesday
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 6:13 PM
Andujar (hamstring) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: Andujar will miss a second consecutive start Tuesday after leaving Sunday's game early due to a hamstring injury. His absence will allow Will Wagner to bat fifth while working as San Diego's designated hitter. |
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Ty France Ty France Sitting Tuesday
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 6:11 PM
France isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: France will grab a seat on the bench Tuesday after making six consecutive starts, during which he went 4-for-21 (.190) with three walks and two runs scored. Gavin Sheets will start at first base while France rests, allowing Samad Taylor to start in left field. |
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Nursing injury at High-A
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 1:56 PM
Single-A Fort Wayne placed Kemp on the 60-day injured list April 22 with a left oblique injury, J.J. Cooper of Baseball America reports.
Analysis: He suffered the injury right before he was set to make his first start of the year for the TinCaps. Kemp, 21, logged a 5.52 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 64 strikeouts in 77.2 innings in the lower levels last year. |
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Done for season
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 1:54 PM
Single-A Lake Elsinore placed Fountain on the full-season injured list May 29 after he had surgery to repair a separated shoulder, J.J. Cooper of Baseball America reports.
Analysis: Fountain, who received an over-slot $1.7 million bonus after the Padres selected him in the fifth round of the 2024 First-Year Player Draft, is already 20 years old and has a career .191/.303/.281 slash line in 48 career games at Single-A. He will miss the rest of the season. |
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Jase Bowen Jase Bowen Swipes two bags Monday
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 12:26 PM
Bowen went 2-for-3 with a walk, a run and two stolen bases in Monday's 6-2 win against Cincinnati.
Analysis: Bowen logged his second straight start in right field, with Fernando Tatis again handling the keystone. The Padres got a lot of production from the bottom of their order, including from Bowen, who notched his first multi-hit game as a big-leaguer and reached base three times. He also stole his first two bases, flashing the above-average speed that is a big part of his skill set. Bowen has swiped 20-plus bags in the minors every year since 2022, so he could be an asset in that regard if he plays often enough and is able to consistently reach base. |
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Will Wagner Will Wagner Summoned from minors
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 12:15 PM
The Padres recalled Wagner from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.
Analysis: He will take the roster spot vacated by Xander Bogaerts and might be around only while Bogaerts is on paternity leave. Wagner has put up a .762 OPS with three home runs and a 21:19 BB:K over 30 games this season for El Paso. |
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Xander Bogaerts Xander Bogaerts Goes on paternity list
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 12:13 PM
The Padres placed Bogaerts on the paternity leave list Tuesday.
Analysis: Bogaerts will likely be away from the club for its final two games of a series versus the Reds before he rejoins them this weekend when the Padres begin a road trip in Baltimore. Sung-Mun Song will likely handle shortstop for San Diego while Bogaerts is away. |
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Matt Waldron Matt Waldron Getting closer to rehab assignment
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 5:33 PM
Waldron (forearm) is scheduled to throw two innings of a bullpen session Tuesday and is on track to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso this Sunday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Waldron landed on the 15-day injured list in mid-May due to a right brachialis muscle injury, his second stint on the IL this season. He's progressed enough in his recovery to close in on a rehab assignment, and he could back with the big club after a couple of outings in the minors. When he returns to the majors, Waldron will likely operate out of the Padres' bullpen after Lucas Giolito was added to the rotation. |
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Miguel Andujar Miguel Andujar Not in Monday's lineup
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 4:30 PM
Andujar (hamstring) is not in the Padres' starting lineup against the Reds on Monday.
Analysis: Andujar tweaked his hamstring during the seventh inning of Sunday's game against the Mets. He'll be out of the lineup for at least one game but could be available to pinch hit for Monday's game, per Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Gavin Sheets will as the Padres' designated hitter in Andujar's absence. |
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Joe Musgrove Joe Musgrove Resumes playing catch
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 1:15 PM
Musgrove (elbow) started playing catch in late May, per MLB.com.
Analysis: After making one appearance during spring training in early March, Musgrove experienced inflammation in his surgically repaired right elbow. He continued to play catch but was then shut down from even that amount of throwing. Musgrove has since been cleared to resume light throwing, but he doesn't appear to be anywhere near game action. He isn't expected to be ready to join the Padres until after the All-Star break. |
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German Marquez German Marquez Looking good during rehab stint
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 12:57 PM
Marquez (forearm) tossed four scoreless innings for Triple-A El Paso on Sunday, allowing one hit and issuing one walk while striking out two batters.
Analysis: Sunday marked Marquez's second rehab appearance after landing on the injured list May 3 due to right forearm nerve irritation. The veteran righty has tossed 6.1 scoreless frames and has allowed just two hits while posting a 5:1 K:BB across the pair of minor-league outings. Marquez progressed to throwing 47 pitches Sunday after tossing 36 in his initial appearance with El Paso, and he promisingly sat at 95.4 mph with his fastball Sunday, per Clark Fahrenthold of MadFriars, after averaging 94.2 mph on the pitch before getting hurt. Marquez seems likely to need another rehab outing or two, but he could be back with San Diego by the end of June. |
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