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Manny Machado Manny Machado Goes deep again Monday
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 11:23 PM
Machado went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 8-7 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Machado started the scoring with a solo homer in the first inning, marking his second long ball in as many days. In 11 September tilts, the third baseman is hitting .231/.354/.564 with four homers, nine RBI, nine runs and a stolen base. While Machado's .221/.310/.416 slash line is disappointing given his lofty standards, the 34-year-old has still produced 28 homers, 83 RBI, 78 runs and five stolen bases in 146 games. |
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Ty France Ty France Trio of hits in return
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 11:19 PM
France went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 8-7 win over Colorado.
Analysis: After missing the weekend series in San Francisco while on the paternity list, France picked up where he left off with a three-hit effort in Colorado. Monday marked his seventh game of the season with a trio of knocks, with four of those coming after the All-Star break. France has been a revelation in his second stint in San Diego, slashing .298/.365/.514 with 20 homers, 64 RBI, 53 runs and a stolen base in 447 plate appearances this year. |
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Mason Miller Mason Miller Secures 37th save
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 11:11 PM
Miller picked up the save Monday against Colorado. He allowed a hit and no walks while striking out two over a scoreless inning.
Analysis: Entering with a one-run cushion, Miller shook off a one-out single to secure his 37th save of the season. The hard-throwing right-hander has been lights-out in September, allowing no earned runs while posting a 15:3 K:BB and five saves across seven innings (six appearances) this month. It's been a dominant first full campaign in San Diego for Miller, who owns a 1.12 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 119:23 K:BB in 64.1 frames. |
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Casey Mize Casey Mize Picks up sixth win
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 10:58 PM
Mize (6-9) earned the win Monday, allowing two runs on eight hits and two walks over five innings against the Rockies. He did not record a strikeout.
Analysis: Mize permitted plenty of traffic on the bases but ultimately limited the damage enough at Coors Field to pick up the win. The right-hander has struggled since joining the Padres, posting a 5.97 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 22:12 K:BB in 37.2 innings (eight starts) with his new team. With an overall 3.69 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 107:31 K:BB across 124.1 innings (24 starts), Mize is tentatively scheduled to pitch Saturday against the Marlins. |
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Samad Taylor Samad Taylor Idle Monday
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 4:32 PM
Taylor is not in the Padres' starting lineup against the Rockies on Monday.
Analysis: Taylor will be on the bench for Monday's contest while Dustin Harris starts in left field and bats fifth. Taylor has gone 5-for-14 with two steals and three runs scored over his last four games and has a .775 OPS with nine steals, 11 RBI and five extra-base hits across 137 plate appearances this season. |
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Mason McCoy Mason McCoy Sent back to El Paso
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 1:31 PM
The Padres optioned McCoy to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.
Analysis: He's clearing off the roster to make room for the return of Ty France from paternity leave. McCoy was in the majors for only a few days and did not see any action. |
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Ty France Ty France Reinstated from paternity leave
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 1:24 PM
The Padres activated France from the paternity leave list Monday.
Analysis: France was away for the entirety of the Padres' series in San Francisco this past weekend, but he will be back in action Monday as the Padres open a series in Colorado. The veteran first baseman is sporting a healthy .294/.363/.510 batting line with 20 home runs in 120 contests this season for San Diego. |
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Fernando Tatis Jr. Fernando Tatis Jr. Big day in Saturday's win
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:48 PM
Tatis went 2-for-3 with three walks, a solo home run and two stolen bases in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Giants.
Analysis: The steals gave Tatis a new career high in the category with 34 on the season, while his sixth-inning long ball off Joel Kuhnel was his 21st of the campaign. Tatis' slow start to 2026 has been long forgotten, and over his last 35 games he's batting .304 with 13 homers, eight steals, 24 RBI and 29 runs. |
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Jackson Merrill Jackson Merrill Joins 25-25 club
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:44 PM
Merrill went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Giants.
Analysis: The 23-year-old center fielder took Cesar Perdomo deep in the third inning, Merrill's third home run in the last three games and his 25th of the season. He's the fourth player this season to join the 25-25 club, following Pete Crow-Armstrong, Elly De La Cruz and CJ Abrams. After a slow start to the campaign, Merrill has been locked in since the All-Star break, batting .299 over his last 52 games with 15 homers, seven steals, 34 runs and 42 RBI. |
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Mason Miller Mason Miller Nails down 36th save
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:40 PM
Miller struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his 36th save of the season in a 7-6 win over the Giants.
Analysis: The right-hander had a little difficulty controlling his triple-digit heat, going to full counts against two batters and throwing 17 pitches (nine strikes) in total, but Miller prevented things from getting out of hand. Since the beginning of August, Miller has delivered a 2.04 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 32:8 K:BB over 17.2 innings while converting eight of 10 save chances. |
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Michael King Michael King Bags 11th win
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:15 PM
King (11-9) picked up the win in Saturday's 7-6 victory over the Giants, giving up three runs on five hits over seven innings. He struck out four without walking a batter.
Analysis: The right-hander did serve up homers to Rafael Devers in the first inning and Shay Whitcomb in the second to account for all the damage against him, but King shut the door from there. He's reeled off seven straight quality starts, giving him 17 in total on the season, and over that sizzling streak he's produced a 1.81 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 34:12 K:BB in 44.2 innings while going 5-1. King will look to stay locked in during his next outing, which lines up to come on the road next week in Colorado. |
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Gavin Sheets Gavin Sheets Could be limited to DH and PH upon return
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 3:13 PM
If Sheets (foot) is able to return this season, he may be limited to working as a designated hitter and/or pinch hitter, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Sheets landed on the injured list Aug. 30 due to a left foot sprain. As of Sept. 8 he was still in a walking boot, and it's not certain that he'll be ready to rejoin San Diego before the end of the campaign. If Sheets does manage to make it back, he probably wouldn't be put in the field. Luis Campusano and Austin Hays have been getting most of the Padres' starts at DH of late, and Sheets could get occasional starts there while also serving as a bench bat. |
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Jeremiah Estrada Jeremiah Estrada May be done for season
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 3:06 PM
Estrada (shoulder) hadn't resumed throwing as of Sept. 8, and he may not be able to return from the injured list before the end of the campaign, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Estrada has been on the IL three different times this season, with his latest stint coming as the result of a right shoulder impingement. Though the righty reliever has been rehabbing in Arizona, the fact that he's yet to resume throwing suggests that he's not certain to pitch again this season. Estrada had been a key late-inning asset for the Padres before getting hurt, recording 13 holds and one save while posting a 3.48 ERA and 1.16 WHIP over 31 innings spanning 33 appearances. |
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Ramon Laureano Ramon Laureano Doing some baseball activities
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 2:52 PM
Laureano (hip) has progressed to swinging off a tee and playing catch, but he isn't close to playing in games, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: When Laureano underwent right hip surgery in early June, he was given a return timeline of 4-to-5 months. Though the veteran outfielder has been able to work his way up to swinging a bat and doing some throwing, that initial timeline doesn't appear to have changed. It still seems likely that Laureano's next game action won't take place until 2027, though there may be an outside chance he will return in October if San Diego makes a deep run in the playoffs. |
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Jason Adam Jason Adam Closing in on rehab assignment
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 2:39 PM
Adam (shoulder) could soon begin a minor-league rehab stint with Triple-A El Paso, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Adam threw a bullpen session Sept. 7 and faced hitters in Arizona on Sept. 10, setting him up to potentially join El Paso in the coming days. The veteran reliever last pitched for the Padres on June 29, so he may need a couple outings in the minors before rejoining the big-league bullpen. Still, Adam doesn't seem to be far off from full clearance and could be back with San Diego within the next week. |
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Ethan Salas Ethan Salas Sitting third straight
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 5:17 PM
Salas isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Salas was expected to receive the lion's share of starts behind the plate when the Padres called him up at the beginning of September, but after going 0-for-12 across his first five major-league contests, he'll now miss out on the starting nine for a third consecutive game. Freddy Fermin will handle catching duties and bat ninth Friday. |
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Mason McCoy Mason McCoy Elevated to San Diego
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 4:08 PM
The Padres recalled McCoy from Triple-A El Paso on Friday.
Analysis: McCoy will log his first stint with the big-league club after being called up Friday. In El Paso this season, the 31-year-old has slashed .284/.359/.408 with 10 homers, 67 RBI, 88 runs scored and 37 stolen bases over 546 plate appearances. The Padres moved Ty France to the paternity leave list to open a spot for McCoy on the active roster. |
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Ty France Ty France Placed on paternity leave
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 4:02 PM
The Padres placed France on the paternity leave list Friday.
Analysis: France will miss up to three contests while he welcomes a new child to the family. San Diego recalled Mason McCoy to fill France's spot on the roster. |
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Walker Buehler Walker Buehler Lasts just 2.1 innings
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 7:49 PM
Buehler did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Nationals, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks over 2.1 innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Buehler got off to an excellent start Wednesday, striking out the first four batters he faced. However, after two perfect innings, things started to unravel in the third -- five straight Nats reached base off Buehler to open the frame, spearheaded by a Keibert Ruiz solo homer. The right-hander would then depart after throwing 60 pitches. Buehler had gone at least five innings in each of his previous five starts, working to a 2.57 ERA across 28 innings in that span. Overall, Buehler is 8-6 with a 4.61 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 121:53 K:BB across 29 starts (138.2 innings) this season. He's tentatively in line to face the Rockies on the road his next time out. |
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Jackson Merrill Jackson Merrill Massive day in win
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 6:24 PM
Merrill went 4-for-5 with two home runs, a triple and six total RBI in Wednesday's 9-2 win over the Nationals.
Analysis: Merrill powered the San Diego offense in Wednesday's victory, as he drove in six of their nine runs while launching his 23rd and 24th homers this season, matching his career high. Merrill's now gone 7-for-12 with four extra-base hits in his last three games after going 0-for-14 in his prior four contests. Overall, he's slashing .245/.295/.431 with 79 RBI, 74 runs scored and 25 steals across 600 plate appearances this year. |
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