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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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Nick Pivetta Nick Pivetta Ready for rehab assignment
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 7:33 PM
Pivetta (forearm) is slated to make a rehab appearance for Single-A Lake Elsinore on Tuesday.
Analysis: Pivetta has been on the injured list April 14 due to a right forearm strain, but he's finally reached the last stage of his lengthy recovery process. He won't be the only rehabbing starter slated to pitch for Lake Elsinore on Tuesday, as Joe Musgrove (elbow) is also on track to either start or pitch in relief behind Pivetta. Given the length of his absence, Pivetta would normally require most of his 30-day window to get fully stretched out for a return to the San Diego rotation, but the Padres will give him the chance to streamline his rehab assignment. According to Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune, Pivetta is expected to be activated from the 60-day IL before Aug. 22, when his stay on the shelf would reach 130 days. Per the terms of the four-year contract Pivetta signed in February 2025, if he's deactivated for 130 consecutive days at any point this season or next, his $14 million player option for 2027 and $18 million player option for 2028 would turn into club options. |
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Griffin Canning Griffin Canning Likely to work in bulk relief
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 2:39 PM
Canning is expected to pitch in bulk relief behind opening pitcher Kyle Hart in Sunday's game against the Giants, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Canning will be available to pitch on three days' rest after he struck out four over three shutout innings of relief in his previous appearance in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Rockies. Hart tossed 2.2 innings as an opener Wednesday, and while he could work a bit deeper into Sunday's outing, he's still unlikely to reach the five innings he would need to hit to qualify for a win. As a result, Canning -- who claimed his second victory of the season Wednesday -- looks like the Padres pitcher most likely to earn a win Sunday. |
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Kyle Hart Kyle Hart Set to start Sunday
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 1:14 PM
Hart will start Sunday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Hart hasn't pitched since serving as an opener Wednesday versus Colorado, and he'll fill the role again for Sunday's series finale versus San Francisco. He covered a season-high 2.2 innings during that outing and has lasted as least two frames in 13 of his 28 appearances, so a similar workload seems likely this time around. Michael King's start was pushed to Monday after he was previously penciled in to pitch Sunday. |
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Fernando Tatis Jr. Fernando Tatis Jr. Receiving rare day off
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 12:19 PM
Tatis is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Gavin Sheets will pick up the start in right field in place of Tatis, who appears to be receiving a planned day off. Tatis had started in every contest dating back to June 22 and posted a .280/.364/.483 slash line, six home runs, eight steals, 24 runs and 23 RBI over that 35-game stretch. |
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Michael King Michael King Start moved from Sunday to Monday
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 12:08 PM
King is no longer scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Giants and will instead make his next turn through the rotation Monday in Arizona.
Analysis: San Diego will have Kyle Hart serve as their opening pitcher in a bullpen game during Sunday's series finale. The Padres didn't provide an explanation behind the late change, but the decision to scratch King adds fuel to the notion that he could be moved ahead of Monday's trade deadline. If King ends up staying put, he'll end up taking the hill later Monday following the deadline and would tentatively line up for a two-start week, with his second outing then coming next weekend at home versus the Astros. |
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J.P. France J.P. France Inks minors deal with San Diego
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM
France signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: France has been with the Astros organization since 2018, but that relationship ended after he was released by Houston on Thursday. He'll join the Padres and will likely remain in Triple-A, where he has a 3.72 ERA and 1.69 WHIP across 36.1 innings. |
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