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Fernando Tatis Jr. Fernando Tatis Jr. Big day in Saturday's win
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:48 PM
Tatis went 2-for-3 with three walks, a solo home run and two stolen bases in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Giants.
Analysis: The steals gave Tatis a new career high in the category with 34 on the season, while his sixth-inning long ball off Joel Kuhnel was his 21st of the campaign. Tatis' slow start to 2026 has been long forgotten, and over his last 35 games he's batting .304 with 13 homers, eight steals, 24 RBI and 29 runs. |
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Jackson Merrill Jackson Merrill Joins 25-25 club
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:44 PM
Merrill went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Giants.
Analysis: The 23-year-old center fielder took Cesar Perdomo deep in the third inning, Merrill's third home run in the last three games and his 25th of the season. He's the fourth player this season to join the 25-25 club, following Pete Crow-Armstrong, Elly De La Cruz and CJ Abrams. After a slow start to the campaign, Merrill has been locked in since the All-Star break, batting .299 over his last 52 games with 15 homers, seven steals, 34 runs and 42 RBI. |
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Mason Miller Mason Miller Nails down 36th save
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:40 PM
Miller struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his 36th save of the season in a 7-6 win over the Giants.
Analysis: The right-hander had a little difficulty controlling his triple-digit heat, going to full counts against two batters and throwing 17 pitches (nine strikes) in total, but Miller prevented things from getting out of hand. Since the beginning of August, Miller has delivered a 2.04 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 32:8 K:BB over 17.2 innings while converting eight of 10 save chances. |
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Michael King Michael King Bags 11th win
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:15 PM
King (11-9) picked up the win in Saturday's 7-6 victory over the Giants, giving up three runs on five hits over seven innings. He struck out four without walking a batter.
Analysis: The right-hander did serve up homers to Rafael Devers in the first inning and Shay Whitcomb in the second to account for all the damage against him, but King shut the door from there. He's reeled off seven straight quality starts, giving him 17 in total on the season, and over that sizzling streak he's produced a 1.81 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 34:12 K:BB in 44.2 innings while going 5-1. King will look to stay locked in during his next outing, which lines up to come on the road next week in Colorado. |
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Gavin Sheets Gavin Sheets Could be limited to DH and PH upon return
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 3:13 PM
If Sheets (foot) is able to return this season, he may be limited to working as a designated hitter and/or pinch hitter, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Sheets landed on the injured list Aug. 30 due to a left foot sprain. As of Sept. 8 he was still in a walking boot, and it's not certain that he'll be ready to rejoin San Diego before the end of the campaign. If Sheets does manage to make it back, he probably wouldn't be put in the field. Luis Campusano and Austin Hays have been getting most of the Padres' starts at DH of late, and Sheets could get occasional starts there while also serving as a bench bat. |
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Jeremiah Estrada Jeremiah Estrada May be done for season
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 3:06 PM
Estrada (shoulder) hadn't resumed throwing as of Sept. 8, and he may not be able to return from the injured list before the end of the campaign, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Estrada has been on the IL three different times this season, with his latest stint coming as the result of a right shoulder impingement. Though the righty reliever has been rehabbing in Arizona, the fact that he's yet to resume throwing suggests that he's not certain to pitch again this season. Estrada had been a key late-inning asset for the Padres before getting hurt, recording 13 holds and one save while posting a 3.48 ERA and 1.16 WHIP over 31 innings spanning 33 appearances. |
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Ramon Laureano Ramon Laureano Doing some baseball activities
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 2:52 PM
Laureano (hip) has progressed to swinging off a tee and playing catch, but he isn't close to playing in games, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: When Laureano underwent right hip surgery in early June, he was given a return timeline of 4-to-5 months. Though the veteran outfielder has been able to work his way up to swinging a bat and doing some throwing, that initial timeline doesn't appear to have changed. It still seems likely that Laureano's next game action won't take place until 2027, though there may be an outside chance he will return in October if San Diego makes a deep run in the playoffs. |
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Jason Adam Jason Adam Closing in on rehab assignment
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 2:39 PM
Adam (shoulder) could soon begin a minor-league rehab stint with Triple-A El Paso, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Adam threw a bullpen session Sept. 7 and faced hitters in Arizona on Sept. 10, setting him up to potentially join El Paso in the coming days. The veteran reliever last pitched for the Padres on June 29, so he may need a couple outings in the minors before rejoining the big-league bullpen. Still, Adam doesn't seem to be far off from full clearance and could be back with San Diego within the next week. |
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Ethan Salas Ethan Salas Sitting third straight
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 5:17 PM
Salas isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Salas was expected to receive the lion's share of starts behind the plate when the Padres called him up at the beginning of September, but after going 0-for-12 across his first five major-league contests, he'll now miss out on the starting nine for a third consecutive game. Freddy Fermin will handle catching duties and bat ninth Friday. |
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Mason McCoy Mason McCoy Elevated to San Diego
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 4:08 PM
The Padres recalled McCoy from Triple-A El Paso on Friday.
Analysis: McCoy will log his first stint with the big-league club after being called up Friday. In El Paso this season, the 31-year-old has slashed .284/.359/.408 with 10 homers, 67 RBI, 88 runs scored and 37 stolen bases over 546 plate appearances. The Padres moved Ty France to the paternity leave list to open a spot for McCoy on the active roster. |
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Ty France Ty France Placed on paternity leave
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 4:02 PM
The Padres placed France on the paternity leave list Friday.
Analysis: France will miss up to three contests while he welcomes a new child to the family. San Diego recalled Mason McCoy to fill France's spot on the roster. |
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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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