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Ty France Ty France Launches homer No. 20
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 8:14 AM
France went 2-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Reds.
Analysis: The first baseman gave the Padres an early lead when he got hold of a first-inning changeup from Brandon Williamson and dropped it over the left-field fence. The homer was France's 20th of the year, tying his career high in a remarkable comeback campaign after he struggled to stick in the majors the prior two seasons and bounced through four different organizations. Over his last 25 games, France has delivered a .302/.411/.488 slash line with four doubles, four home runs, 10 runs and 13 RBI. |
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Casey Mize Casey Mize Hit hard in Wednesday's loss
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 8:09 AM
Mize (5-9) took the loss Wednesday as the Padres fell 7-3 to the Reds, coughing up four runs on five hits and a walk over four innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The right-hander was once again dragged down by one bad frame, as all four Cincy runs against Mize crossed the plate in the second inning on a three-run homer by Juan Brito and a solo shot by Hector Rodriguez. Mize has more long balls allowed (six) than strikeouts (five) in his last three starts, stumbling to a 7.71 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 11.2 innings over that stretch. He'll try to turn things around in his next outing, which lines up to come early next week at home against the Nationals. |
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Joe Musgrove Joe Musgrove Rehab slowed by recovery issues
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 4:01 PM
The Padres are pausing Musgrove's (elbow) rehab assignment because he's having issues recovering between starts, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Musgrove feels fine during his starts and has pitched well on his rehab assignment, most recently tossing five innings of one-run ball in his last outing. However, he's felt fatigued in between outings, specifically in the area of his surgically repaired right elbow. Musgrove had been slated to make a fifth rehab start this week, but it's now unclear when he will take the ball next. The Padres remain hopeful that Musgrove will be able to pitch for them before the end of the regular season, but it's far from guaranteed. The 33-year-old has not thrown a pitch in the majors since the 2024 postseason. |
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Fernando Tatis Jr. Fernando Tatis Jr. Another two-homer performance
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 8:55 AM
Tatis went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Reds.
Analysis: Hitting leadoff and playing second base, Tatis took Nick Lodolo deep in the fifth inning to give the Padres a brief 2-1 lead before driving an Emilio Pagan fastball over the right-field fence in the ninth. It's the third two-homer effort from Tatis in the last 13 games, and his early-season power drought is a distant memory -- over his last 25 contests, Tatis boasts a .290/.345/.680 slash line with 11 home runs, five steals, 20 RBI and 21 runs. |
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Randy Vasquez Randy Vasquez Can't complete five frames in Cincy
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 8:50 AM
Vasquez didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Reds, giving up two runs on five hits and a walk over 4.2 innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: The right-hander failed to complete five innings for the first time since July 30, tossing 50 of 69 pitches for strikes before being lifted from a 2-2 tie. Vasquez has allowed more than two runs just once in 10 appearances since the All-Star break, posting a 2.68 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 19:8 K:BB over 43.2 innings while going 4-0, but despite that success he could be headed for the bullpen in September with both Joe Musgrove (elbow) and Nick Pivetta (forearm) closing in on their returns from the IL. |
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Ethan Salas Batting sixth in major-league debut
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 8:47 AM
Salas will start at catcher and bat sixth in his major-league debut Wednesday in Cincinnati.
Analysis: Salas was among the Padres' September call-ups Tuesday and is set for his first start in the big leagues during Wednesday's series finale. The 20-year-old catcher has slashed .296/.374/.448 with 10 home runs, 17 stolen bases and a 47:58 BB:K over 96 games between Double-A San Antonio and Triple-A El Paso this season. Salas is likely to see the bulk of the starts at catcher down the stretch for the Padres. |
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Manny Machado Manny Machado Sitting out afternoon contest
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 8:42 AM
Machado is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Cincinnati.
Analysis: It's the first day off since the All-Star break for Machado, who has just a .623 OPS with one home run since the beginning of August. Jake Cronenworth will start at third base while Machado gets a breather. |
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Jake Cronenworth Jake Cronenworth On bench Tuesday
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 PM
Cronenworth is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: Cronenworth started all 28 games in August for the Friars and will receive a day off after posting a .232/.295/.313 slash line during that span. Fernando Tatis is shifting to the keystone Tuesday, which opens up right field for Jase Bowen. |
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Luis Rengifo Luis Rengifo Shifts to 60-day IL
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 11:29 AM
The Padres placed Rengifo (knee) on the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Rengifo was diagnosed with complete ACL tear and MCL sprain of his right knee Monday, so the move to the 60-day IL is hardly a surprise with him out for the season. The 29-year-old opened the campaign with the Brewers but was cut loose after posting a .534 OPS in 57 games, but he then signed with the Padres and found success with a .784 OPS in 38 contests prior to the injury. |
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Jhony Brito Jhony Brito Rejoins big club
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 11:23 AM
The Padres recalled Brito from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.
Analysis: It will be the third look in the majors this year for Brito, who has made three relief appearances for the Friars and given up two earned runs with a 4:1 K:BB over 5.1 innings. The right-hander could provide some length given that he's worked out of the rotation at Triple-A, where he has a 2.98 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 27:9 K:BB across 42.1 innings this year. |
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Officially promoted Tuesday
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 11:13 AM
The Padres selected Salas' contract from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.
Analysis: The Friars' top prospect, Salas is joining the big-league club for his first look in the majors. The 20-year-old was promoted to the Triple-A level in late July and carried a hot bat in his 24 games at the highest level of the minors with a .326/.410/.539 slash line in 105 plate appearances. Salas should see plenty of reps behind the plate for the Padres down the stretch, with Freddy Fermin -- who is starting Tuesday in Cincinnati -- and Luis Campusano likely to mix in occasionally. |
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Promotion on tap
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 10:56 PM
Salas will have his contract selected from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Salas made the jump to Triple-A at the end of July, and he's shown no sign of slowing down. He's hitting .326 with three home runs, 24 RBI, three stolen bases and 13 runs over 24 matchups with the Chihuahuas and is now closing in on his MLB debut. The 20-year-old's promotion will become official Tuesday when rosters expand. |
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Dustin Harris Dustin Harris Playing regularly against righties
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 4:19 PM
Harris will start in left field and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: Since being called up from Triple-A El Paso on Aug. 24, the left-handed-hitting Harris has been included in the lineup for five of the Padres' six matchups with righties. He's gone 6-for-12 with a double, a stolen base and three runs following his call-up and should hold down the strong side of a platoon in the corner outfield while he's swinging a hot bat. |
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Luis Rengifo Luis Rengifo Done for '26 with ACL, MCL tear
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 3:41 PM
Rengifo will miss the remainder of the season after he underwent an MRI on Monday that revealed a complete ACL tear and MCL sprain in his right knee, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Rengifo plans to meet with a team physician before deciding on a date for his knee surgery, but the 29-year-old is likely to remain out through at least the early part of the 2027 season as a result of the operation. After struggling to a .534 OPS over 57 games with Milwaukee to begin the season before he was released in late June, Rengifo found more success upon getting a change of scenery in San Diego. Before going down with the knee injury, Rengifo had settled in as a near-everyday player while serving in a utility role for the Padres, slashing .291/.375/.409 with four home runs, three stolen bases, 19 runs and 17 RBI across 145 plate appearances. Rengifo is set to become a free agent this winter, but given his success in a limited sample, the Padres could look to re-sign him on another short-term deal. |
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Joe Musgrove Joe Musgrove Likely to require one more rehab start
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 11:44 AM
Musgrove (elbow) is expected to make one final minor-league rehab start this week before returning from the 60-day injured list, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Musgrove made the fourth start of his rehab assignment this past Thursday for Triple-A El Paso, tossing 60 pitches over five innings and striking out three batters while allowing one run on five hits and no walks. Overall, the right-hander owns a 4.60 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB in 15.2 innings between three starts with El Paso and one with Single-A Lake Elsinore. Though he looks like he'll require one more tune-up outing in the minors, Musgrove should soon be poised to make his first appearance for the Padres since Sept. 26, 2024. He missed all of the 2025 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery and has been on the shelf throughout 2026 after experiencing a setback with his surgically repaired elbow following an exhibition game back in March. |
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Robbie Ray Robbie Ray Collects second win with Padres
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 10:13 PM
Ray did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Rays, allowing one run on three hits and three walks while striking out four over six innings.
Analysis: Ray's only blemish came when Junior Caminero led off the fourth inning with a solo homer. The left-hander has now held opponents to two or fewer runs in four of his five starts since joining the Padres, posting a 3.42 ERA during that span, though his control remains a concern with a 5.5 BB/9. Through 149 innings this season, Ray owns a 3.14 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 126:73 K:BB. His next start is scheduled for the Yankees on Saturday. |
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Nick Pivetta Nick Pivetta Dominant in rehab start
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 7:40 PM
Pivetta (forearm) pitched 4.1 scoreless innings, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out seven batters in a rehab start with Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.
Analysis: Pivetta took a step up in competition Sunday after he made the first two starts of his latest minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A Elsinore. The right-hander had no trouble against the Triple-A competition, tossing 44 of 64 total pitches for strikes over his scoreless outing. Pivetta has been sidelined since April 14 while recovering from a right flexor strain and a subsequent setback with right elbow tightness in early August. The 33-year-old may require another start with El Paso, but the team has yet to announce what the future holds for Pivetta. |
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Gavin Sheets Gavin Sheets Shelved with left foot sprain
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 11:51 AM
San Diego placed Sheets on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left foot sprain.
Analysis: Sheets will make his first trip to the IL this season. The 30-year-old has been struggling over his last 30 games, slashing just .179/.296/.269 with two homers and six RBI over 78 plate appearances. San Diego recalled Sung-Mun Song from Triple-A El Paso to replace Sheets on the 26-man roster. |
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Luis Rengifo Luis Rengifo Lands on IL
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 11:47 AM
San Diego placed Rengifo on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a right knee sprain.
Analysis: Rengifo was removed early from Saturday's game against the Rays after spraining his right knee in the seventh inning. The injury will require the 29-year-old to miss a minimum of 10 days. Since joining the Padres in late June, Rengifo has slashed .291/.375/.409 over 145 plate appearances with four homers, three steals, 17 RBI and 19 runs. Samad Taylor (oblique) was activated from the IL to replace Rengifo on the active roster. |
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Sung-Mun Song Sung-Mun Song Promoted to Padres
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 11:42 AM
San Diego recalled Song from Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.
Analysis: Song will rejoin the big-league club just six days after being optioned to El Paso. In 134 plate appearances in the majors, the 29-year-old is slashing .202/.305/.263 with one homer, 15 RBI and 12 stolen bases this season. The Padres sent Gavin Sheets (foot) to the injured list to open a slot on the active roster for Song. He will man the hot corner and bat ninth Sunday against Tampa Bay. |
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