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Jase Bowen Jase Bowen Picks up third steal
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 11:21 PM
Bowen went 1-for-2 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Atlanta.
Analysis: Bowen hadn't collected a hit since June 8 versus the Reds. He's served as a part-time option in the outfield, most often working in right field when Fernando Tatis is at second base. Bowen is hitting just .133 with a .355 OPS, three steals and three runs scored over 32 plate appearances this season. |
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Samad Taylor Samad Taylor Plates two in win
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 11:16 PM
Taylor went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Atlanta.
Analysis: This was Taylor's second multi-hit effort in a row, and it's his third game this year with multiple RBI. The outfielder has also stolen a base in consecutive contests three times, totaling six thefts on seven attempts. He's batting .379 with an .886 OPS, one home run, one double, 11 RBI and 11 runs scored over 16 contests and has claimed a starting role over the last couple of weeks. |
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Xander Bogaerts Xander Bogaerts Notches 10th steal
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 11:13 PM
Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with one RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Atlanta.
Analysis: This was his third multi-hit effort over the last seven games, a span in which he has gone 7-for-22 (.318) with seven walks. Bogaerts is now batting .230 with a .658 OPS, 10 steals, eight home runs, 30 RBI, 32 runs scored and four doubles over 75 contests this season. The shortstop hasn't hit a homer since May 30 versus the Nationals -- the power he displayed early in the campaign hasn't held up. |
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Ty France Ty France Goes deep Wednesday
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 10:59 PM
France went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double, a second RBI and two total runs scored in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Atlanta.
Analysis: France has three homers and eight RBI over his last eight games despite going a modest 7-for-28 (.250) in that span. The veteran infielder has seen most of the playing time at first base lately while Gavin Sheets primarily competes with Samad Taylor for starts in left field. France is batting .252 on the year and has added a .782 OPS, nine homers, 26 RBI, 19 runs scored, seven doubles, two triples and a stolen base over 175 plate appearances. |
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Jason Adam Jason Adam Secures second save
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 10:56 PM
Adam pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Atlanta.
Analysis: Adam had gone three days without pitching, making him the fresh arm available after six relievers worked in Tuesday's contest. He's had a bit of a rough June, giving up six runs (including four homers) over 9.1 innings, but he was sharp in his seventh scoreless outing of the month to lock down his second save this season. Adam has added a 2.45 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 20:8 K:BB over 29.1 innings, and he also has 16 holds while working in a setup role. Mason Miller should be available to handle any save chances for this weekend's three-game series versus the Dodgers, which begins Friday. |
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JP Sears JP Sears Wins in season debut
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 10:52 PM
Sears (1-0) allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five over 5.2 innings to earn the win over Atlanta on Wednesday.
Analysis: This was Sears' first outing at the major-league level after his poor spring training numbers cost him a shot at the Opening Day roster. He pitched fairly well Wednesday, throwing 53 of 81 pitches for strikes while coming up an out short of a quality start. He had a 7.92 ERA, 1.84 WHIP and 62:28 K:BB over 63.2 innings across 14 starts for Triple-A El Paso, but a pitcher-friendly home park in the majors should help Sears perform better than he did while on the hitter-friendly circuit in the minors. Sears struggled a bit in 2025 with a 5.04 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 117:36 K:BB across 135.2 innings between the Athletics and the Padres. While Lucas Giolito (elbow) and German Marquez (forearm) are both out, Sears should have a chance to stay in a starting role. He could also edge out Griffin Canning for the last spot in the rotation to begin next week when the Padres visit the Cubs for a three-game series if Marquez is nearing a return. |
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Gavin Sheets Gavin Sheets Taking seat against lefty
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 6:54 PM
Sheets is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis: The Padres will hold the left-handed-hitting Sheets out of the starting nine while southpaw Martin Perez takes the hill for Atlanta. Ty France will step in for Sheets at first base and will bat seventh. |
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Will Wagner Will Wagner Sitting against southpaw
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 6:52 PM
Wagner is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis: Left-hander Martin Perez is on the bump for Atlanta, so the left-handed-hitting Wagner will head to the bench while the Padres go with Fernando Tatis at second base and Miguel Andujar at designated hitter. Since being called up from Triple-A El Paso on June 9, Wagner has staked his claim to a strong-side platoon role by producing a serviceable .276/.432/.310 slash line over 13 games. |
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JP Sears JP Sears Entering rotation Wednesday
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 6:43 PM
Sears will start Wednesday's game against Atlanta at Petco Park.
Analysis: After being recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday, Sears will step into the rotation spot vacated by the injured Lucas Giolito (elbow). The 30-year-old lefty made 27 starts at the big-league level between the Athletics and Padres in 2025, but he's pitched exclusively in the minors thus far in 2026. Over his 14 starts in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, Sears submitted a 7.92 ERA, 1.84 WHIP and 62:28 K:BB across 63.2 innings. |
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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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