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Tatis Jr., Padres make baseball fun again in San Diego

Baseball is fun again in San Diego, where the Padres are heading into one of their most anticipated seasons ever

MARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inbox: What's the impact of Lamet's delay? PEORIA, Ariz. -- It's crunch time in the Padres' Opening Day roster race. With two weeks left until those decisions are made, here's a look...

MARCH 17, 2021 • MLB.COM

Tosses another sim game Lamet hurled one simulated inning Saturday, firing his fastball at 95-96 mph, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lamet's sim inning included a number of sliders, suggesting that the right-hander is shedding the throwing restrictions placed on him earlier in camp. Still, the Padres are taking a cautious approach with Lamet, and it remains to be seen when (or if) he'll get into a Cactus League game. The 28-year-old is expected to be an important part of the Padres' rotation this season, but there's no guarantee that he'll be game-ready by Opening Day.

MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Another sim game on tap Lamet (elbow) will pitch another simulated game later this week, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lamet looked good in his first sim game of the spring Sunday, hitting 98 mph and throwing 20-25 pitches. His next opportunity to throw will come later this week, when he'll hurl multiple innings for the first time. Should that outing go well, Lamet could then get into a Cactus League game sometime next week. It remains to be seen whether the right-hander's progression will allow him to ramp up to a starter's workload in time for Opening Day.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three Pitchers Poised for a Breakout Season in 2021 Who will be this season's Dinelson Lamet or Devin Williams?

MARCH 8, 2021 • SI.COM

Hurls promising sim game Lamet (elbow) threw 20-25 pitches, including some sliders, and hit 98 mph in a simulated game Sunday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact This was Lamet's first time throwing sliders since he suffered an elbow injury in September last season. Provided he emerges from Sunday's session without setbacks, the right-hander could soon toe the mound in a Cactus League contest. It remains unclear whether Lamet will be ready to pitch by Opening Day, and the Padres have a deep enough rotation to allow the 28-year-old as much time as necessary to comfortably ease back into action.

MARCH 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres optimistic on Dinelson Lamet’s health after bullpen He's not back to full-bore yet, but so far, it's been all green lights for San Diego Padres right-hander Dinelson Lamet this spring. Accord...

MARCH 4, 2021 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Facing hitters Tuesday Lamet (elbow) is scheduled to pitch in a simulated game Tuesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact While Lamet said early in spring training that he believes he's 100 percent after a right elbow injury kept him sidelined for the Padres' playoff run last fall, the organization has been cautious with the 28-year-old's usage so far during camp. General manager AJ Preller told MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM on Monday that Lamet is "right on track and throwing the ball well," but the Padres aren't yet willing to give the right-hander the green light for Opening Day. Lamet's ability to face hitters Tuesday represents a positive step forward nonetheless, and if all goes well during that throwing session, he could be cleared to make his Cactus League debut at some point next week.

MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No soreness after throwing session Lamet (elbow) reported no soreness Saturday after throwing Friday, Tony Gwynn Jr. of FOX Sports San Diego reports.

Impact This is obviously good news for Lamet, whose 2020 campaign ended early due to an elbow issue. While the right-hander has said that he feels back to full health and appears on track for Opening Day, there is ample reason to be concerned about injury risk given his history of elbow problems and the stress he puts on his arm by throwing a violent slider as his primary pitch. In a best-case scenario, Lamet could cement his place as one of the league's top pitchers, but it remains to be seen how his workload will be managed over a full season.

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

There's 1 pitch you want to hide from Last season's best pitch could have a lot riding on it in ‘21. With apologies to Devin Williams’ “Airbender” changeup, we’re referring to Di...

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • MLB.COM

Padres' Lamet feels 100% after arm ailment ended his season Dinelson Lamet’s breakout season with San Diego ended just short of the Padres’ first playoff appearance in 14 seasons

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Padres' Lamet feels 100% after arm ailment ended his season

Dinelson Lamet’s breakout season with San Diego ended just short of the Padres’ first playoff appearance in 14 seasons

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Feels 100 percent Lamet (elbow) said Friday that he felt 100 percent, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lamet is no stranger to elbow injuries, having undergone Tommy John surgery back in 2018. He narrowly avoided a second such procedure at the end of last season, as doctors told him he was shut down just in time to avoid serious damage. He underwent platelet-rich plasma therapy instead and said that he felt back to normal after just a few weeks of rest. While his confidence is certainly a good sign heading into the upcoming season, players tend to be rather optimistic about their own health, so it's not nearly enough to conclude that he's completely out of the woods with regard to his elbow issues.

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres: Dinelson Lamet is healthy, but isn’t throwing live sliders It's day one of camp. But so far, the San Diego Padres seem happy with what they're seeing from Dinelson Lamet. The right hander very narrow...

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Notes: Padres 'feel really good about' Lamet Fresh off their first postseason appearance in 14 years and an offseason full of big-name acquisitions, the Padres oozed optimism on the mor...

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • MLB.COM

On schedule with throwing program Padres manager Jayce Tingler said Wednesday that he feels good about where Lamet (elbow) stands in his throwing program for the start of spring training, Bernie Wilson of the Assoc...

Impact Tingler relayed that Lamet regularly threw bullpen sessions and did everything that trainers recommended over the winter, which offers some reassurance about his health after he missed the tail end of the 2020 regular season and entirety of the Padres' playoff run due to a right elbow injury. Lamet was able to avoid corrective surgery to address the matter, instead treating the injury with platelet-rich plasma injections and rest before he resumed throwing. While Lamet tentatively looks to be on track for Opening Day, expect the Padres to monitor his usage carefully this spring so as to avoid a more serious setback with the elbow.

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres know Dinelson Lamet’s health is a question mark Having a healthy Cy Young contender from a year ago in the middle of the starting rotation would certainly represent a best case scenario fo...

FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

NL West teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the National League West entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spring topics? Lamet's health at top of list SAN DIEGO -- The Padres revamped their roster this winter, adding a trio of big-name starting pitchers and two versatile offensive weapons....

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • MLB.COM

Workload questions remain Uncertainty regarding Lamet's (elbow) ability to handle a full starter's workload this season was part of the motivation for the Padres' acquisition of Joe Musgrove, Alden Gonzalez...

Impact General manager A.J. Preller maintained that Lamet is having a good offseason after undergoing platelet-rich plasma therapy to address an elbow problem, but that doesn't mean the Padres have full confidence in him heading into the upcoming campaign. The Padres now boast tons of rotation depth after trading for Musgrove, Blake Snell and Yu Darvish this offseason, which could allow them to give Lamet the occasional rest even if he's able to avoid the injured list. The righty is coming off a season in which he recorded an excellent 2.09 ERA and a 34.8 percent strikeout rate, but don't expect too many innings from a guy who has averaged just 47.3 per year over the last three campaigns.

JANUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres bring Musgrove home in 3-team trade with Bucs, Mets

The San Diego Padres have brought right-hander Joe Musgrove to his hometown team, adding yet another starting pitcher in a seven-player trade involving the Pittsburgh Pirates and N...

JANUARY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP source: Padres acquiring SD native Musgrove from Pirates

The San Diego Padres are adding yet another pitcher to their rotation, agreeing to bring right-hander Joe Musgrove to his hometown in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates, according...

JANUARY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres avoid arbitration with Pham, 4 others

The San Diego Padres agreed to an $8.9 million, one-year contract with Tommy Pham, avoiding arbitration with the outfielder who was limited to 31 games last season because of injur...

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avoids arbitration with Padres Lamet (elbow) agreed to a one-year, $4.2 million deal with the Padres on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact While Lamet is a big injury risk heading into 2021, that wasn't going to prevent him from getting rewarded handsomely on the heels of a season in which he logged a 2.09 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 93 strikeouts in 69 innings. He underwent PRP therapy on his elbow in October in an effort to avoid surgery, but that doesn't mean he is out of the woods health-wise. There will likely be vague positive reports on his status throughout the offseason, but it would be nice to see him pitching well in games this spring before investing for the 2021 season.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yu kidding? Darvish learned via Twitter of trade to Padres

Yu Darvish found out that things move fast when San Diego Padres general manager A

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS