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Yuki Matsui Yuki Matsui Racking up punchouts
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 11:07 AM
Matsui tossed 2.1 innings in relief against Atlanta on Tuesday, allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out three batters.
Analysis: Matsui has gone at least two frames seven times through 18 appearances so far this season after doing so in just five instances across 61 regular-season outings last year. The shift in role has been working well for the southpaw, as he carries a 1.67 ERA and 1.07 WHIP through 27 total innings. Matsui doesn't have any holds, wins or saves, which severely dents his fantasy utility, though he has been more effective at missing bats this season. The Japanese reliever has fanned at least one batter in every one of his appearances thus far, and his 29.0 percent strikeout rate is a vast improvement over his 22.4 percent mark last season. |
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Blake Hunt Blake Hunt Headed back to Triple-A
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 7:01 PM
Hunt was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.
Analysis: Hunt will head back to El Paso after Freddy Fermin was reinstated from the 7-day injured list Tuesday. Hunt only appeared in two games following his call-up, going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts, and he'll now wait for his next chance to join the big-league club. |
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Freddy Fermin Freddy Fermin Reinstated from IL
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 6:58 PM
Fermin (concussion) was reinstated from the 7-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Fermin will return to action after missing a little over a week while recovering from a concussion. His not in the starting lineup against Atlanta, but he'll be available off the bench. Blake Hunt was optioned to Triple-A El Paso to make room for Fermin on the major-league roster. |
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Griffin Canning Griffin Canning Set to follow opener
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 5:28 PM
Canning is expected to work as the bulk reliever behind opener Wandy Peralta against Atlanta on Tuesday, Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com reports.
Analysis: The right-hander followed an opener in his previous appearance last week and delivered one of his better outings of the season, allowing one run across 4.1 frames to pick up his first victory. Despite that improved form, Canning's 6.64 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 41:25 K:BB across 42 innings for the season make him a volatile streaming option while going up against a strong offense. |
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JP Sears JP Sears Recalled Tuesday
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 5:19 PM
The Padres recalled Sears from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.
Analysis: Sears is joining the active roster as Lucas Giolito heads to the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation. Sears has really struggled in his six most recent starts since May 19 with Triple-A El Paso, notching an 11.14 ERA and a 2.02 WHIP during the span. |
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Lucas Giolito Lucas Giolito Placed on IL
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 5:13 PM
Giolito was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Monday, with right elbow inflammation.
Analysis: In a corresponding move, the Padres recalled JP Sears from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday. Giolito struggled in his last two starts June 15 and 21 by allowing seven earned runs on 14 hits and five walks through nine innings. |
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Wandy Peralta Wandy Peralta Again tabbed as opener
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 5:10 PM
Peralta will start Tuesday's game against Atlanta as an opener.
Analysis: It'll be the third opening assignment of the season for Peralta, all of which have come over the past eight days. The left-hander will likely cover an inning or two before turning things over to Griffin Canning as the bulk reliever, per Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com. |
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Miguel Andujar Miguel Andujar Out of lineup again Monday
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 5:17 PM
Andujar is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis: Andujar has not started either of the Padres' two games since he was activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday. The Padres have faced right-handers in both contests, so Andujar could be looking at a short-side platoon role for the time being. Will Wagner started at designated hitter Sunday, and Gavin Sheets is slotting in at DH on Monday. |
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German Marquez German Marquez Hits five innings in rehab start
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 1:00 PM
Marquez (forearm) struck out three and allowed three earned runs on five hits and three walks across five innings in a rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A El Paso.
Analysis: Making what was his fourth rehab start with El Paso, Marquez built up to 73 pitches (43 strikes) and induced seven swings and misses. The right-hander has looked sharp throughout his assignment, compiling a 1.76 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 10:5 K:BB in 15.1 innings. Marquez looks ready to return from the 15-day injured list during the upcoming week, and while the Padres haven't revealed their plans for the 31-year-old, he would be a logical choice to replace the struggling Griffin Canning (6.64 ERA, 1.57 WHIP over 42 innings) when his next turn in the rotation comes up Tuesday versus Atlanta at Petco Park. |
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Lucas Giolito Lucas Giolito Struggles continue in third loss
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 5:53 PM
Giolito (2-3) took the loss Sunday against Texas, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks in four innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Working behind opener Wandy Peralta on Sunday, Giolito turned in one of his worst outings of the season. The 31-year-old right-hander matched a season worst in both hits and runs allowed, and he's now walked multiple batters in all but one of his first seven appearances on the year. Giolito, who has a 5.16 ERA, 1.85 WHIP and an alarming 18:23 K:BB over 29.2 innings, may not hold much fantasy appeal against a vaunted Dodgers lineup his next time out. |
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Ty France Ty France Drawing sixth straight start
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 1:12 PM
France will start at first base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: France will be awarded a sixth consecutive start after going 4-for-19 with three extra-base hits (two home runs, one double) and a walk over the previous five contests, but his path to regular playing time could become muddled during the upcoming week. Though he wasn't included in the lineup, Miguel Andujar (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Sunday and should settle back into an everyday role. Andujar's return would seem to leave France and Will Wagner most at risk of losing at-bats. |
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Nick Solak Nick Solak Removed from 40-man roster
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 1:07 PM
The Padres designated Solak for assignment Sunday.
Analysis: San Diego dropped Solak from the 40-man roster to open up a spot for Miguel Andujar (hamstring), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Called up from Triple-A El Paso after Andujar landed on the IL on June 13, Solak appeared in four games and went 1-for-7 with a walk and an RBI during his one-week stay with San Diego. |
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Miguel Andujar Miguel Andujar Makes return from IL
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 11:49 AM
The Padres reinstated Andujar (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Sunday.
Analysis: San Diego designated Nick Solak for assignment to clear room for Andujar, who will be available off the bench for Sunday's series finale versus the Rangers. Andujar should eventually settle back into a near-everyday role after he had produced a .254/.288/.418 slash line with five home runs, two stolen bases, 17 RBI and 18 runs in 54 games prior to suffering a left hamstring strain June 13. |
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Fernando Tatis Jr. Fernando Tatis Jr. Taking seat Sunday
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 10:57 AM
Tatis is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: Tatis will receive a day off after a run of 42 straight starts, during which he posted a .298/.357/.387 slash line with nine doubles, two homers, nine steals, 13 RBI and 20 runs scored. Sung-Mun Song is picking up a start at second base while Samad Taylor mans right field for the series finale in Texas. |
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Wandy Peralta Wandy Peralta Opening again Sunday
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 10:14 AM
Peralta will start Sunday's game against the Rangers as an opener.
Analysis: The left-hander fired a scoreless frame as an opener Monday against the Cardinals and will be called upon to fill that role in front of Lucas Giolito again Sunday. Peralta has a 1.96 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 24:18 K:BB over 36.2 innings. |
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Lucas Giolito Lucas Giolito Likely to follow opener
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 10:07 AM
Giolito won't start Sunday's game against the Rangers but could work behind opening pitcher Wandy Peralta.
Analysis: The Padres haven't made anything official regarding who will pitch after Peralta, but Giolito is a logical bet to work in bulk relief, given that he followed an opener in his previous outing back on Monday. The veteran right-hander hasn't exactly been reliable in six appearances for San Diego, as he has a 4.56 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 16:21 K:BB over 25.2 innings. |
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Jackson Merrill Jackson Merrill Picking up pace on basepaths
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 8:22 AM
Merrill went 3-for-5 with an RBI and two stolen bases Saturday in a 6-4 extra-inning win against Texas.
Analysis: Merrill twice got himself into scoring position by knocking a single and following with a stolen base, but San Diego couldn't drive him in either time. The 23-year-old has been using his speed more often of late -- he has four steals across his past six games following an 18-game stretch with no steals on only one attempt. Merrill has also been swinging the bat well, slashing .304/.319/.522 with five extra-base hits (including two homers) and seven RBI over his past 10 contests. |
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Manny Machado Manny Machado Piles up five RBI on Saturday
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 9:58 PM
Machado went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and five RBI in Saturday's 6-4 extra-inning win over the Rangers.
Analysis: Machado matched a season high in RBI on Saturday, also tallying his 15th career game with at least five RBI. The 33-year-old third baseman is having a down year across the board in 2026, so fantasy managers are hoping Saturday's effort jump-starts his campaign. Through 306 plate appearances, Machado is slashing a weak .178/.256/.367 with 13 homers, 12 doubles, 41 RBI and 34 runs scored. |
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Mason Miller Mason Miller Nails down save No. 20
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 9:51 PM
Miller secured the save Saturday against the Rangers, allowing one unearned run on one hit and no walks in the 10th inning. He struck out two.
Analysis: Miller allowed the automatic runner in extra innings to score, but he held on for the save Saturday. The All-Star right-hander continues to put together a spectacular campaign, producing a 0.87 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 61:12 K:BB over 31 frames. Miller is a flawless 20-for-20 on save opportunities, leading the National League in this category. |
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Walker Buehler Walker Buehler Strong month of June continues
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 9:43 PM
Buehler took a no-decision Saturday against Texas, allowing one run on five hits and one walk in 5.1 innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Buehler tied a season high in punchouts Saturday, also matching his second-longest start of the season. The 31-year-old right-hander has been dealing on the mound particularly as of late, working at least 4.2 innings while yielding just one run in four consecutive outings during the month of June. Buehler has a solid 3.96 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 65:23 K:BB over 72.2 frames, but he's next lined up for one of his toughest tests of the year against the Dodgers. |
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