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Randy Vasquez Randy Vasquez Blanks Pirates in win
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 6:32 PM
Vasquez (10-6) earned the win Wednesday over the Pirates, allowing just one hit and two walks over five scoreless innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Vasquez was limited to just 68 pitches Wednesday, but he still managed to earn the win with another strong outing -- the righty has earned wins in four of his last five appearances while posting a 2.29 ERA over his last 35.1 frames. Vasquez's ERA is down to 4.02 this season with a 1.28 WHIP and 76:34 K:BB across 123 innings. He's currently in line to face the Reds on the road his next time out. |
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Casey Mize Casey Mize In line to start Friday
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 6:21 PM
Padres manager Craig Stammen said Wednesday that Mize (ankle) felt good after his bullpen session and will start Friday against the Rays, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Mize injured his right ankle during his last start this past Saturday against the Twins. X-rays came back negative for the 29-year-old right-hander, and with an off-day Thursday, Mize will get an extra day of rest before returning to the mound. In four starts since being acquired from the Tigers in early August, Mize has a 7.00 ERA and 1.56 WHIP over 18 innings. |
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Yu Darvish Yu Darvish Throws second bullpen session
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 4:06 PM
Darvish (elbow) threw a bullpen session at Petco Park on Wednesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: It's the second time Darvish has thrown off the mound since he underwent internal brace surgery on his right elbow last October. The 40-year-old is not expected to pitch in 2026, and he remains undecided on continuing his baseball career, but he will continue rehabbing as he leaves open the possibility of pitching in 2027. Darvish has two years and $30 million remaining on contract with the Padres after this season. |
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David Morgan David Morgan Returns to big-league bullpen
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 2:40 PM
The Padres recalled Morgan from Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.
Analysis: Morgan has collected a disappointing 4.50 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and 26:13 K:BB in 22 innings out of the Padres' bullpen this season. The right-hander will likely fill in a middle-relief role in San Diego. |
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Jeremiah Estrada Jeremiah Estrada Shelved by shoulder impingement
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 2:37 PM
The Padres placed Estrada on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to a right shoulder impingement.
Analysis: Estrada will head to the IL for the third time this season after previously missing action due to elbow and knee issues. When healthy, he's logged a 3.48 ERA and 38:16 K:BB over 31 frames this season. It's unclear how long Estrada's absence will last. |
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Freddy Fermin Freddy Fermin Playing time ticking up
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 12:04 PM
Fermin will start at catcher and will bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: The start for Fermin marks his fourth over the last six contests, as he may have inched back ahead of Luis Campusano in the Padres' catcher pecking order. Fermin is slashing .312/.323/.426 so far in the second half, though he's hit only one home run across 23 games. |
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Luis Campusano Luis Campusano Losing reps to Fermin
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 12:01 PM
Campusano is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Pirates.
Analysis: Campusano has been in a mini 1-for-17 slump at the plate lately and has seen his playing time slip. It will be Freddy Fermin doing the catching and batting ninth for the Padres on Wednesday, marking the fourth time across the last six games that he's started over Campusano. |
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Nick Pivetta Nick Pivetta Works three innings in rehab start
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 10:55 AM
Pivetta (forearm) struck out four and allowed three earned runs on four hits and one walk in three innings Tuesday in a rehab start with Single-A Lake Elsinore.
Analysis: After a three-week hiatus following a setback with his right forearm, Pivetta resumed his minor-league rehab assignment and made a second start with Lake Elsinore. Though his command was lacking while he allowed three extra-base hits -- including two home runs -- on the night, Pivetta was at least able to pound the strike zone (35 strikes on 47 pitches). Pivetta will need at least one more rehab start to continue building up his pitch count before the Padres consider bringing him back from the 60-day injured list and inserting him into the rotation. The veteran righty has been on the shelf since April 14. |
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Gavin Sheets Gavin Sheets Idle Tuesday
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 4:38 PM
Sheets isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: Sheets will step out of the starting nine Tuesday after going 0-for-4 with a pair of walks across San Diego's last three games. Luis Rengifo will serve as the designated hitter while Sheets sits, opening up left field for Dustin Harris. |
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Manny Machado Manny Machado Nursing bruised finger
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 8:23 AM
Padres manager Craig Stammen said after Monday's loss to the Pirates that Machado is dealing with a bruise on the inside of his index finger, Annie Heilbrunn of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Machado was in noticeable discomfort during the contest, with Stammen noting that the finger bothers Machado when he hits the ball off the end of the bat. The third baseman remained in Monday's game and plans to wear a sleeve to protect the finger moving forward. Machado went 0-for-3 with two walks Monday. |
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Joe Musgrove Joe Musgrove Making next rehab start Thursday
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 6:09 PM
Musgrove (elbow) will make his next rehab start at Triple-A El Paso on Thursday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: As anticipated, Musgrove will need to make another start in the minors before being activated from the 60-day injured list. He fired 70 pitches during his previous rehab outing Friday, so he'll presumably extend out a few more pitches during what should be his final rehab start. If all goes according to plan, he'll line up to make his first big-league appearance since 2024 during the first week of September. |
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Nick Pivetta Nick Pivetta Resuming rehab assignment this week
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 6:04 PM
Pivetta (forearm) will resume a rehab assignment with Single-A Lake Elsinore this week, Annie Heilbrunn of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Pivetta had to exit his first rehab appearance earlier this month when he felt tightness in his right elbow, but he's bounce back quickly and is ready to test things out in a game again. The veteran right-hander has been sidelined since mid-April with a flexor strain and, given the length of his absence, is going to require multiple rehab starts. |
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Lucas Giolito Lucas Giolito Moved to 60-day IL
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 6:01 PM
The Padres transferred Giolito (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: Giolito has yet to resume throwing after landing on the injured list in late June due to right elbow inflammation. He's still eligible to return from the IL this season, but the lack of progression in his recovery program casts doubt over whether he'll pitch again in 2026. The move corresponds with the Padres selecting Dustin Harris' contract from Triple-A El Paso and optioning Sung-Mun Song to El Paso. |
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Luis Rengifo Luis Rengifo Taking seat Monday
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 5:56 PM
Rengifo is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Pirates.
Analysis: Rengifo had made seven consecutive starts, but he'll take a seat as the Padres open up a series against Pittsburgh. Dustin Harris -- who was added to the roster earlier Monday -- will start in left field. |
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Sung-Mun Song Sung-Mun Song Optioned to Triple-A
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 5:48 PM
The Padres optioned Song to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.
Analysis: The move corresponds with the Padres selecting Dustin Harris' contract from El Paso. Song has been with the big club since early May as a utility infielder and has a .202/.305/.263 slash line with 12 steals (in 16 attempts), one home run and 15 RBI over 134 plate appearances. He should operate as an everyday starter in Triple-A and could return to the majors should the Padres require infield depth. |
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Dustin Harris Dustin Harris Contract selected by San Diego
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 5:45 PM
The Padres selected Harris' contract from Triple-A El Paso on Monday.
Analysis: Harris inked a minor-league contract with the Padres before the All-Star break after being granted his release from the White Sox in early July. He has a 1.039 OPS with 10 steals, six homers and 26 RBI over 135 plate appearances with El Paso this season, and the move bolsters a Padres outfield that is without Ramon Laureano (hip), Samad Taylor (oblique) and Miguel Andujar (wrist). In corresponding moves, Sung-Mun Song was optioned to Triple-A and Lucas Giolito (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list. |
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Jackson Merrill Jackson Merrill Clubs homer in win
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 6:17 PM
Merrill went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Merrill has gone deep in consecutive games and is up to 21 homers on the year. He's also avoided striking out over his last two games after racking up 20 strikeouts in a 15-game span from Aug. 5-21. The outfielder is now batting .240 with a .707 OPS, 66 RBI, 67 runs scored, 20 doubles, two triples and 24 stolen bases across 128 contests this season. |
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Fernando Tatis Jr. Fernando Tatis Jr. Leads offense with two homers, four hits
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 6:15 PM
Tatis went 4-for-5 with a pair of home runs and four total RBI in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Tatis' power drought was a major story earlier in the campaign, but he's been making up for lost time with nine homers over his last 17 contests. This was his second multi-homer effort in his last five contests as well. Tatis is batting .290 with an .814 OPS, 17 long balls, 67 RBI, 75 runs scored, 27 doubles, two triples and 28 stolen bases over 129 contests last year. He had an .814 OPS in the 2025 regular season, so getting back up to that mark after his slow start is a great trend as he leads the way in the Padres' playoff push. |
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Walker Buehler Walker Buehler Back in win column Sunday
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 6:12 PM
Buehler (8-6) allowed one run on four hits and struck out four without walking a batter over six innings to earn the win over the Twins on Sunday.
Analysis: Buehler has logged three straight quality starts while winning two of his outings in that span. He's put together a fairly steady August, allowing a total of eight runs over 26.1 innings while adding a 17:7 K:BB over five starts this month. His turnaround has gotten his season numbers closer to respectable with a 4.63 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 108:49 K:BB across 126.1 innings over 26 starts. Buehler's next outing is projected to be on the road versus the Rays. |
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Casey Mize Casey Mize X-rays return clean
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 1:08 PM
Mize had X-rays on his sprained right ankle come back clean Sunday and hopes to make his next start, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The right-hander departed Saturday's start against the Twins during the third inning due to the injury, but he appears to have avoided a serious injury. The Padres have a scheduled day off Thursday and could use that break to provide Mize some extra rest by pushing him to the back of the rotation, but for now he tentatively lines up to take the mound next weekend in Tampa Bay. |
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