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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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Jake Cronenworth Jake Cronenworth Sitting versus southpaw
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 12:10 PM
Cronenworth is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Nationals.
Analysis: He's getting a routine day off after starting each of the previous six games. Fernando Tatis will net a start at second base, and Jase Bowen will play right field for the Padres in the series finale. |
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Ethan Salas Ethan Salas Not in San Diego lineup
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 12:08 PM
Salas is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: Salas is absent from the lineup for the second day in a row and has started only three of eight contests since being called up. The Padres are facing a fifth lefty (Jackson Kent) during that stretch Wednesday, which has contributed to Salas' lack of playing time. He's been in the batting order twice in three tilts versus righties. Luis Campusano will be behind the plate for the Padres on Wednesday. |
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Miguel Andujar Miguel Andujar Starts rehab assignment
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 8:34 AM
Andujar (wrist) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday, going 1-for-4 with an RBI double.
Analysis: Andujar has been sidelined since just after the All-Star break with a fractured right wrist, but he's finally advanced to playing in games. The 31-year-old should rejoin the active roster soon as the Padres fight for a playoff spot. Once he does return, Andujar could see regular reps at designated hitter. |
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Ethan Salas Ethan Salas Getting rest Tuesday
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 4:16 PM
Salas isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: Salas will move to the bench Tuesday after going 0-for-10 with four strikeouts across his first four games in the big leagues. Freddy Fermin will fill in behind the plate and bat ninth. |
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Trevor Gott Trevor Gott Nets minors deal from Padres
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 1:26 PM
The Padres signed Gott to a minor-league contract Tuesday.
Analysis: Gott spent the first half of the season at Triple-A Rochester in the Nationals organization, holding a 3.55 ERA and 27:15 K:BB over 33 innings before being released in July. He'll now report to Triple-A El Paso, where he will give the Padres some experienced bullpen depth. Gott has not pitched at the major-league level since 2023. |
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Blake Hunt Blake Hunt Scrubbed from 40-man roster
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 1:46 PM
The Padres designated Hunt for assignment Monday.
Analysis: The transaction frees space on the 40-man roster for Nick Pivetta (forearm), who is back from the 60-day injured list to start Monday's game versus the Nationals. Hunt struck out in all three plate appearances during his brief time in the majors earlier this season, and he's slashed .301/.381/.617 with 11 homers in 42 contests at hitter-friendly Triple-A El Paso. |
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Jhony Brito Jhony Brito Sent to El Paso
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 1:43 PM
The Padres optioned Brito to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.
Analysis: A spot on the active roster needed to be cleared for the return of Nick Pivetta (forearm) from the injured list. Brito permitted one run over 3.2 innings covering a pair of relief outings during his most recent stint with the big club. |
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Nick Pivetta Nick Pivetta Returns from IL for Monday's start
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 1:17 PM
The Padres activated Pivetta (forearm) from the 60-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: Pivetta will rejoin the Padres rotation with a start Monday against the Nationals after missing nearly five months of action due to a flexor strain. The veteran right-hander fanned seven over 4.1 shutout innings in his final rehab start with Triple-A El Paso on Aug. 30. Pivetta threw 64 pitches in that outing, so he won't be ready to handle a full workload Monday. |
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Mason Miller Mason Miller Secures 33rd save
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 11:02 PM
Miller picked up the save Sunday against the Yankees, striking out three and walking one in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Miller struck out Ben Rice looking with a runner on first to notch his 33rd save on the season. The All-Star reliever had his first two blown saves of the year in August but now has a win and a save in his two appearances in September. This adds on to Millers' stellar year, as he's 33-for-35 in save opportunities with a 1.19 ERA and extraordinary 16.56 K/9 through 60.1 innings. |
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Fernando Tatis Jr. Fernando Tatis Jr. Leadoff homer in win
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 10:53 PM
Tatis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Yankees
Analysis: Tatis was the first of three Padres to hit a home run in the first inning with an opposite field blast off of Gerrit Cole for his 20th of the season. This was Tatis's third leadoff homer this season as he continue his hot hitting since the All-Star break. The 27-year-old has a .960 OPS with 15 home runs and 36 RBI is 46 games in that span. |
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Luis Campusano Luis Campusano Home run in win
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 10:48 PM
Campusano went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Yankees.
Analysis: Campusano crushed a deep homer off of Gerrit Cole to leadoff the seventh inning and give the Padres a 4-0 lead. The 27-year-old is getting more playing time at catcher and designated hitter after a rough hitting stretch in August. |
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Michael King Michael King Win in another scoreless outing
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 10:32 PM
King (10-9) earned the win over the Yankees on Sunday, allowing no runs on four hits and three walks while striking out three across six innings.
Analysis: King has no pitched 19 consecutive scoreless innings in his last three starts for the Padres. The 31-year-old has lowered his ERA to 3.00 over that span while also tossing a 1.17 WHIP and 144 strikeouts over 168 innings. The righty is set to pitch next weekend in San Francisco. |
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Randy Vasquez Randy Vasquez Heading back to bullpen
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 6:13 PM
Vasquez will be available out of the San Diego bullpen beginning Monday against the Nationals, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Vasquez has pitched especially well in his last three starts, going 2-0 with a 2.16 ERA and 0.66 WHIP over 16.2 innings, but with Nick Pivetta (forearm) ready to return to the Padres' rotation, Vasquez will transition to a relief role. Pivetta only stretched out to 64 pitches in his final rehab outing, so it may be a sort of piggyback situation with Vasquez in that rotation spot, at least initially. |
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Nick Pivetta Nick Pivetta Starting Monday against Nats
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 6:04 PM
Pivetta (forearm) will be activated from the 60-day injured list to start Monday's game against the Nationals, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Pivetta has been cleared to take the mound in a big-league game for the first time since April 12, after throwing 4.1 scoreless innings and punching out seven in a rehab start with Triple-A El Paso on Aug. 30. Last month, it looked like Pivetta's season might be over when he removed himself from a minor-league game in the middle of an at-bat, but he has progressed without setbacks since. He built up to 64 pitches in his final rehab outing last Sunday. |
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Samad Taylor Samad Taylor Retreating to bench with righty starting
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 3:27 PM
Taylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: After he had been included in the lineup in each of the last four games while the Padres went up against four left-handed starters, the right-handed-hitting Taylor will head to the bench while the Yankees send righty Gerrit Cole to the bump. Taylor looks like he'll have to settle for the short side of a platoon in left field with Dustin Harris for the time being. |
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Freddy Fermin Freddy Fermin Playing time on downturn
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 3:22 PM
Fermin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: Fermin will hit the bench for the third time in four games and looks like he'll be part of a three-way timeshare at catcher as the season winds down after the Padres recently called up top prospect Ethan Salas from Triple-A El Paso. Though he's a reliable defender behind the plate, Fermin has mustered a lowly .563 OPS over 240 plate appearances on the season. |
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Ethan Salas Ethan Salas Riding pine Saturday
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 2:33 PM
Salas isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: The lefty-swinging Salas will retreat to the bench for a second consecutive game while the Padres take on a tough southpaw in Carlos Rodon. Freddy Fermin will start at catcher and bat seventh. |
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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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