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Miguel Andujar Miguel Andujar Taking seat Thursday
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 4:38 PM
Andujar isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against Colorado.
Analysis: Andujar has gone 7-for-17 during the five games he's played since the start of April, but the Padres will keep him on the bench to begin Thursday's contest. Nick Castellanos will start as the designated hitter and bat seventh. |
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Ramon Laureano Ramon Laureano Idle Thursday
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 4:28 PM
Laureano isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Laureano will get a chance to rest during Thursday's series opener after going 2-for-5 with a run scored and two steals during Wednesday's win over Pittsburgh. Gavin Sheets will take over in left field while Laureano sits, opening up first base for Ty France. |
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Fernando Tatis Jr. Fernando Tatis Jr. Steals home Wednesday
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 1:20 PM
Tatis went 1-for-5 with a run, an RBI and a stolen base Wednesday in an 8-2 win against Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Tatis' offensive contributions came in the ninth inning, when he singled in a run and later scored on a double steal that included him swiping home. It was his third stolen base on as many attempts this season as he seeks to reach the 30-steal mark for a second straight year. While the thefts are nice, Tatis was typically a top-20 pick in fantasy drafts, so his zero homers and .196/.283/.261 slash line through 12 games leave a lot to be desired. |
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Jake Cronenworth Jake Cronenworth Swats first homer of 2026
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 4:11 PM
Cronenworth went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Pirates.
Analysis: The veteran infielder helped the Padres break open a 0-0 tie when he turned on a Justin Lawrence fastball in the seventh inning and parked it in the seats in right-center field. It was Cronenworth's first homer of the year, and after a sluggish 4-for-32 (.125) start to the season, he's gone 3-for-9 over the last three contests with two walks, three RBI and his first two extra-base hits of the season. |
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Ramon Laureano Ramon Laureano Pilfers two bags in Wednesday's win
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 4:07 PM
Laureano went 2-for-5 with a run scored and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Pirates.
Analysis: The Padres abused Pittsburgh catcher Joey Bart on the basepaths, going 6-for-6 on steal attempts, and Laureano led the track meet from the leadoff spot. The veteran outfielder has a tepid .244/.277/.422 slash line through 11 games to begin the season, but he's chipped in two homers, three stolen bases, five runs and six RBI. |
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Michael King Michael King Nabs first win of season
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 4:04 PM
King (1-1) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks over six-plus innings in an 8-2 victory over the Pirates. He struck out four.
Analysis: The right-hander found himself locked in a duel with Mitch Keller through six innings, but the Padres broke out for four runs in the top of the seventh inning. King then put the first two batters in the bottom of the seventh aboard before getting the hook after 95 pitches (57 strikes), and watched both come around to score after he left the mound. The quality start was also King's first of the year in addition to the win, and he'll take a 3.24 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 15:8 K:BB through 16.2 innings into his next outing, which lines up to come at home early next week against the Mariners. |
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Freddy Fermin Freddy Fermin Absent from lineup
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 8:53 AM
Fermin is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Pirates.
Analysis: Fermin started at catcher in the first two games of the series, so he'll get a breather during Wednesday's matinee. Luis Campusano will be behind the dish and bat eighth for the Padres. |
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Manny Machado Manny Machado First day off of season
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 8:51 AM
Machado is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Machado will receive his first day off of the season after slashing .206/.400/.353 with one home run and an 11:11 BB:K over his first 45 plate appearances. The Padres will roll with Miguel Andujar at third base in Wednesday's rubber match. |
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Yuki Matsui Yuki Matsui In midst of rehab assignment
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 8:40 AM
Matsui (groin) has turned in two scoreless rehab appearances at Triple-A El Paso, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Matsui got a late start to the season due to a groin strain that caused him to miss the entire Cactus League slate, but he's looked sharp on his rehab assignment thus far. It's unclear what the Padres' target date is for Matsui's activation from the 15-day injured list, but it could come any day now. |
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Miguel Andujar Miguel Andujar Back to bench Monday
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 3:48 PM
Andujar is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: Andujar went a collective 4-for-11 with a pair of extra-base hits, a walk and two runs while occupying the designated-hitter spot in each of the Padres' last three games, but he'll take a seat in the series opener in Pittsburgh. Though Nick Castellanos will serve as the team's DH on Monday, he's managed a lowly .485 OPS through 17 plate appearances this season and could cede more opportunities to Andujar if he's unable to get going at the dish. |
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Manny Machado Manny Machado Smacks first homer
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 5:19 PM
Machado went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and an additional run scored in Sunday's 8-6 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: Machado gave San Diego its first lead of the day in the fifth inning with his two-out blast off Greg Weissert that put the Padres ahead 6-4. It's the first homer and RBI of the season for Machado, who'd gone just 2-for-17 in six games prior to Sunday. The third baseman is now slashing .222/.417/.407 through nine games this year. |
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Walker Buehler Walker Buehler Early exit vs. Red Sox
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 5:08 PM
Buehler (0-1) didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Red Sox, allowing four runs on three hits and three walks across 2.2 innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Buehler held his former team scoreless through his first two innings before unraveling in the third, where he'd ultimately allow four runs after leading off the frame with back-to-back walks. It's been a tough start to the year for Buehler, who's allowed seven runs across 6.2 innings in his first two starts. He'll look to get on track in his next outing, tentatively scheduled for next week at home against the Rockies. |
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Mason Miller Mason Miller Keeps rolling in fourth save
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 5:02 PM
Miller recorded the save in Sunday's 8-6 win over the Red Sox, striking out the side in a perfect ninth inning.
Analysis: Miller has saves in back-to-back games while striking out all six batters he's faced in that span. The right-hander needed just 12 pitches to set down the Red Sox in Sunday's win after throwing 11 pitches Saturday. Miller is up to four saves, tied for the league lead in the early going. He's allowed just one hit and one walk while striking out 11 in 4.1 scoreless innings. |
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Gavin Sheets Gavin Sheets Sitting second straight vs. lefty
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 11:50 AM
Sheets is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Sheets sat against Boston lefty Connelly Early on Saturday and will do so again Sunday versus southpaw Ranger Suarez. Sheets' only start against a lefty came on Opening Day. The 29-year-old has a .636 OPS through 21 plate appearances this year, though he's been more productive over his past three contests, going 5-for-10 with two doubles, a steal, two RBI and three runs. |
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Miguel Andujar Miguel Andujar Records three hits in victory
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 6:35 PM
Andujar went 3-for-5 with a double and run scored in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: Andujar got the start at designated hitter and hit third against lefty Connelly Early and was the only Padres player to record multiple hits Saturday. He doubled in the third inning and later scored on a Freddy Fermin double. Andujar is now slashing .300/.333/.450 with three extra-base hits, two RBI and two runs scored across 21 trips to the plate this season. With left-hander Ranger Suarez starting for the Red Sox on Sunday, Andujar should be in the lineup. |
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Mason Miller Mason Miller Picks up third save Saturday
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 6:29 PM
Miller picked up the save in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Red Sox, recording three strikeouts in a hitless and scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Miller needed 11 pitches to blow the Red Sox away in the bottom of the ninth inning, generating four whiffs. The right-hander now has three saves in three appearances this season and has yet to allow a run with an 8:1 K:BB across 3.1 innings. Miller remains in the top tier of fantasy closers. |
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Randy Vasquez Randy Vasquez Pitches well again in no-decision
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 6:23 PM
Vasquez (1-0) didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Red Sox, allowing one run on six hits and one walk with three strikeouts across six innings.
Analysis: Vasquez's day was done with a 2-1 lead, but Adrian Morejon allowed a couple hits and a run in the eighth inning to knot the game up at 2-2 and cost Vasquez another win. Vasquez's fastball velocity was back down to his 2025 levels of 93.6 mph after throwing it 95.0 mph in last Saturday's win over Detroit. It will be interesting to see if Vasquez is able to get the velocity back up in next week's start against the Rockies. Vasquez will carry a 0.75 ERA and 11:4 K:BB across 12 innings into his next outing. |
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Jackson Merrill Jackson Merrill Riding pine Saturday
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 12:00 PM
Merrill isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Merrill doesn't typically step out of the lineup against left-handed starters, but after a 5-for-27 (.185) start to the season, he'll sit on the bench, with Connelly Early on the mound for Boston. Bryce Johnson will pick up a start in center field as a result and bat ninth. |
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Michael King Michael King Allows four runs in loss
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 3:53 PM
King (0-1) took the loss against the Red Sox on Friday, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk with five strikeouts over 5.2 innings.
Analysis: King was charged with runs in the third, fourth and sixth innings, exiting with two outs in the sixth before an inherited runner came around to score. Despite the final line, he threw 58 of 81 pitches for strikes and walked just one batter after issuing four free passes in his March 27 debut. The 30-year-old owns an 11:5 K:BB across 10.2 innings this season after missing most of the 2025 campaign due to injury and lines up for a road matchup against the Pirates next week. |
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Nick Castellanos Nick Castellanos Not in San Diego lineup
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 9:10 AM
Castellanos is out of the lineup for Friday's game in Boston.
Analysis: Castellanos' playing time early in his tenure with the Padres has been erratic. He did not start the first two games of the season, then started three straight and has now been back on the bench for two games in a row. Miguel Andujar is in the designated hitter spot for San Diego, and he and Castellanos are likely to continue sharing playing time in the slot. |
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