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Xander Bogaerts Xander Bogaerts Early exit Tuesday
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 10:40 PM
Bogaerts was removed from Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks with an apparent foot injury, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Bogaerts fouled a ball off his foot during his plate appearance in the seventh inning. He was initially able to remain in the game but was lifted for a pinch runner after drawing a walk. He'll likely be sent in for imaging to determine whether he suffered a fracture, and the Padres may have more information on his status after the game. |
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Gage Workman Gage Workman Joins big club
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 8:39 PM
The Padres added Workman to the 26-man active roster ahead of Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Workman had been playing at Triple-A Toledo since the beginning of June, but he'll open his time in the Padres organization with the big club after he was acquired from the Tigers on Monday. The 26-year-old has seen time at second base, third base, shortstop and both corner-outfield spots between his stops in the majors and minors this season, so he'll offer the Padres some versatility off the bench. |
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Nick Pivetta Nick Pivetta Optimism despite rehab departure
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 6:52 PM
Pivetta (forearm) exited Tuesday's rehab start with Single-A Lake Elsinore due to elbow tightness, but he threw in the bullpen after leaving the outing and felt fine, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Pivetta abruptly left the mound in the middle of an at-bat in the fourth inning. Despite leaving the mound, Pivetta went to the bullpen and threw 30 more pitches without issue, according to Nightengale. It sounds like the right-hander has avoided a significant setback in his return from a forearm strain, but the Padres could take another look at Pivetta's arm before he makes his next rehab start. |
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Rodolfo Duran Rodolfo Duran Sent back to El Paso
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 6:09 PM
The Padres optioned Duran to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.
Analysis: Though he initially stuck around as a third catcher behind Luis Campusano and Freddy Fermin after Fermin returned from the injured list coming out of the All-Star break, Duran will be moved off the active roster with the Padres needing to clear a spot for one of their trade-deadline additions. Across 91 plate appearances with the big club this season, Duran has slashed .146/.222/.305 with three home runs, eight RBI and eight runs. |
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JP Sears JP Sears Dispatched to Triple-A
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 6:07 PM
The Padres optioned Sears to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.
Analysis: Sears will end up losing his spot on the 26-man active roster after the Padres needed to clear room for right-hander Casey Mize, who was acquired from the Tigers on Monday. After being called up from Triple-A on June 23, Sears had started or worked in bulk relief in his first seven appearances for San Diego, logging a 4.26 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 25:10 K:BB in 31.2 innings. The 30-year-old lefty had shifted to a more traditional relief role by the end of the past week, as he gave up two runs in a one-inning appearance in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Giants. |
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Luis Campusano Luis Campusano Resting Tuesday
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 5:43 PM
Campusano isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Arizona.
Analysis: Campusano has put together a six-game hitting streak, but the Padres will keep him on the bench to begin Tuesday's contest. Freddy Fermin will handle catching duties and bat seventh. |
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Nick Pivetta Nick Pivetta Departs rehab outing
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 2:20 PM
Pivetta (forearm) was removed from his rehab start with Single-A Lake Elsinore on Tuesday due to an apparent injury, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The right-hander was making his first rehab appearance since going down with a forearm strain in mid-April, but he exited Tuesday's game during the middle of an at-bat after throwing a pitch in the fourth inning. The specifics of the situation are unclear, but any sort of significant setback could threaten Pivetta's availability for the rest of the season. The Padres will likely provide an update in the near future. |
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Michael King Michael King Charged with eighth loss
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 2:27 AM
King (6-8) took the loss Monday, allowing three runs on five hits and four walks over five-plus innings against Arizona. He struck out five.
Analysis: The right-hander was done in by a three-run homer surrendered to Tim Tawa in the fourth inning. King threw 66 of 104 pitches for strikes, issuing four walks for the sixth time this season. Through 130.1 innings (23 starts), the 31-year-old owns a 3.45 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 114:54 K:BB. His next start is tentatively scheduled for Saturday against Houston. |
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Gavin Sheets Gavin Sheets Taking seat Monday
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 7:49 PM
Sheets is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Over his last 20 games, Sheets is slashing an abysmal .120/.281/.120 with no extra-base hits, and his extended slump could be starting to cost him playing time. He'll hit the bench for the fourth time in five games, with two of his absences coming against righties and two coming against lefties. |
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Jason Adam Jason Adam Moved to 60-day IL
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 6:21 PM
The Padres transferred Adam (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: He last pitched June 29, so Adam will now be ruled out until at least Aug. 29. The Padres acquired Chris Stratton from the Pirates and optioned him to Triple-A, and Adam was moved to the 60-day IL to clear up a 40-man roster spot. |
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Hunter Stratton Hunter Stratton Flipped to Padres
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 6:15 PM
The Padres acquired Stratton from the Pirates on Monday in exchange for right-hander Andrew Moore.
Analysis: Stratton was designated for assignment a couple days ago by Pittsburgh, but the Padres were able to find a spot for him on their 40-man roster. Stratton, a 29-year-old righty, already went through this process earlier in the season when Atlanta DFA'd him, and he was then dealt to Pittsburgh for catcher Joey Bart. He's logged 32.2 innings in the minors and 3.1 innings in the majors this season. |
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Gage Workman Gage Workman Sent to San Diego
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 5:23 PM
San Diego acquired Workman and Casey Mize from Detroit for Kash Mayfield and Jackson Wolf on Monday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Workman finds a new home in San Diego after spending a majority of his season with Triple-A Toledo. Workman struggled in his brief time in the majors, recording just six hits in 38 plate appearances. The 26-year-old slashed .305/.366/.502 with 11 home runs, 51 RBI and 20 stolen bases in 363 plate appearances with Toledo this season. Workman will most likely report to Triple-A El Paso. |
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Casey Mize Casey Mize Dealt to San Diego
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 5:14 PM
San Diego acquired Mize and Gage Workman from Detroit in exchange for Kash Mayfield and Jackson Wolf on Monday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Mize comes over to San Diego that acquired starting pitcher Robbie Ray from the Giants earlier Monday. The 29-year-old has posted career-best numbers this season, registering a 2.70 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 85:19 K:BB in 86.2 innings. The Padres' pitching staff has been brutalized by injuries all season with Joe Musgrove (elbow), Nick Pivetta (forearm) and Lucas Giolito (elbow) all on the injured list. Mize is in the final year of team control with his contract expiring after the 2026 season. |
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Robbie Ray Robbie Ray On move to San Diego
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 1:19 PM
The Padres acquired Ray from the Giants on Monday in exchange for right-hander Miguel Mendez and shortstop Joniel Hernandez, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: The addition of Ray provides a much-needed upgrade to the San Diego rotation, which has struggled throughout the season to get quality results from any of its starters beyond ace Michael King. Though the 3.08 ERA that Ray has posted over 122.2 innings in 2026 hasn't been supported by most of his underlying metrics (4.76 SIERA, 4.43 xERA, 9.8 K-BB%), the veteran southpaw has performed better overall since the beginning of June. Over his final 10 appearances (nine starts) with the Giants, Ray went 7-0 with a 1.65 ERA (3.53 xERA) and 1.17 WHIP. Per Pavlovic, the Giants and Padres are expected to split coverage of the approximately $8 million remaining on Ray's contract. |
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Jackson Merrill Jackson Merrill Belts 16th homer
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 11:21 PM
Merrill went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a stolen base and a walk in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Merrill took an elevated fastball from Landen Roupp and sent it over the fence in right-center field for a two-run homer to open the scoring in the second inning. The 23-year-old center fielder has flipped a switch at the plate, slashing .302/.333/.534 with eight homers, 21 RBI, 18 runs and five stolen bases over his past 30 games. Overall, he's hitting .237/.289/.398 with 16 homers, 52 RBI, 53 runs and 22 stolen bases across 109 contests. |
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Adrian Morejon Adrian Morejon Secures second save
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 9:02 PM
Morejon picked up the save in Sunday's 5-4 victory over the Giants. He struck out three over 1.1 scoreless innings, allowing no hits or walks while hitting a batter.
Analysis: With Mason Miller unavailable, Morejon stepped into the closer role and recorded his second save of the season, tallying four outs to finish off the Giants. The 27-year-old hasn't allowed an earned run over his past seven outings spanning eight innings, allowing four hits while posting an 11:2 K:BB during this stretch. Through 60 innings (52 appearances) in 2026, Morejon owns an 8-2 record with a 3.00 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 70:15 K:BB and 17 holds as the Padres' top left-handed reliever. |
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Griffin Canning Griffin Canning Credited with third win
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 8:48 PM
Canning (3-9) earned the win Sunday against San Francisco. He allowed one run on two hits and no walks without recording a strikeout over two innings of relief.
Analysis: The right-hander was the third pitcher used by San Diego, and despite covering just two innings while surrendering a solo homer to Osleivis Basabe (forearm), Canning was credited with the win. He has struggled mightily this season in both starting and relief roles, posting a 6.58 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 67:32 K:BB across 67 innings (17 appearances). The 30-year-old's spot on the roster could come into jeopardy if the Padres make any moves to bolster their pitching staff before Monday's trade deadline. |
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Kyle Hart Kyle Hart Effective as opener Sunday
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 8:38 PM
Hart did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing a hit and no walks over three scoreless innings against the Giants. He struck out two.
Analysis: Tabbed as Sunday's opener after Michael King's start was pushed to Monday, Hart completed a season-high three scoreless innings. The lanky left-hander hasn't allowed a run over his past five outings spanning 9.2 innings, surrendering just five hits while posting a 10:2 K:BB during this stretch. Overall, Hart owns a 4.53 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 38:13 K:BB across 43.2 innings (29 appearances). |
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David Morgan David Morgan Resumes rehab assignment
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 8:12 PM
Morgan (knee) made a rehab appearance Sunday at Triple-A El Paso, allowing one hit and no walks over an inning of relief.
Analysis: Morgan kicked off a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League over the All-Star break, but he made just one appearance before being shut down due to soreness in his right trapezius muscle. The right-hander was able to move past the setback quickly and will likely need just a couple more appearances in the minors before he's deemed ready to rejoin the San Diego bullpen. Morgan submitted a 4.50 ERA and 1.77 WHIP over 18 appearances for the Padres before landing on the shelf June 29 due to left knee inflammation. |
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Joe Musgrove Joe Musgrove Ready to kick off rehab assignment
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 7:49 PM
Musgrove (elbow) is slated to make a rehab appearance for Single-A Lake Elsinore on Tuesday.
Analysis: After undergoing Tommy John surgery in October 2024 and then suffering a setback in the spring when he experienced inflammation in his right elbow, Musgrove finally appears to be closing in on making his first appearance for the Padres in just under two years. Along with Musgrove, Nick Pivetta (forearm) -- who has been on the shelf since April 14 -- is also scheduled to kick off his rehab assignment Tuesday with Lake Elsinore. Given the length of his absence, Musgrove is expected to need most of his 30-day rehab window to get fully stretched out for a spot in the San Diego rotation, so he may not be cleared to return from the 60-day injured list until late August or early September. |
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