LUIS CAMPUSANO NEWS

Collects three hits in Seoul Campusano went 3-for-6 with two doubles, two runs and two RBI in a 15-11 win against the Dodgers on Thursday in the second game of the Seoul Series.

Impact Campusano was part of a big first inning for San Diego, knocking in a run with a double to stake the team to a 4-0 lead. He added another RBI double in the sixth and finished the game with three knocks. This was the second time in his career that Campusano has had multiple extra-base hits in a contest, with the other being his two-homer performance against the Dodgers in August of 2023. He's set to be the Padres' primary backstop this season after posting a promising .319/.356/.491 slash line with seven homers and 30 RBI over 174 plate appearances last year.

MARCH 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'Comfort and confidence': Campusano ready for starting catcher role PEORIA, Ariz. -- Luis Campusano, at long last, is the Padres’ starting catcher. The road to this point has been so long and so winding, it’s...

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • MLB.COM

Placed on IL The Padres placed Campusano on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right ankle sprain.

Impact Campusano's injury could help explain why he's missed each of the Padres' last four games, and it will officially keep him out for the final two. The 25-year-old backstop put up a .319/.356/.491 slash line through 174 plate appearances in 2023, and he projects as San Diego's primary catcher for 2024.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting fourth straight Campusano isn't in the Padres' lineup Friday against the White Sox.

Impact Campusano hasn't appeared in three consecutive games for the Padres, and with no news of an injury, a fourth absence Friday could indicate Brett Sullivan has jumped Campusano on the depth chart. Sullivan will start behind the plate and bat seventh Friday.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Wednesday Campusano remains out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Giants.

Impact There's no word of any injury, but Campusano is now on the bench for a third consecutive game. Brett Sullivan will start at catcher and bat ninth for the Padres on Wednesday in San Francisco.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Tuesday Campusano is out of the lineup Tuesday at San Francisco.

Impact Brett Sullivan will start behind the plate and bat ninth versus the Giants and left-hander Kyle Harrison. Campusano has slashed .359/.388/.500 in 67 plate appearances since the beginning of September, but this is the second straight absence for the 24-year-old catcher.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Friday Campusano is not in the lineup Friday against the Cardinals.

Impact Brett Sullivan will start at catcher and bat ninth in the Padres' series opener versus St. Louis. Campusano was also on the bench for Wednesday's series finale against the Rockies but entered to deliver a pinch-hit RBI single in the bottom of the seventh. He seems to be healthy.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Campusano is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Rockies, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact The Padres are playing an afternoon game, so Campusano will get a breather after starting six straight. Brett Sullivan is doing the catching for Seth Lugo on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three-run blast in win Campusano went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 11-9 win over the Rockies.

Impact Campusano has provided at least one RBI in eight of his last 11 games, knocking in 14 runs over that span. The catcher's third-inning blast put the Padres ahead for good in this contest. He's up to seven long balls, 29 RBI, 26 runs scored and six doubles while slashing .307/.344/.487 through 45 contests. He should continue to see a majority of the playing time behind the dish for the remainder of the season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Campusano's go-ahead 3-run homer helps the Padres beat the Rockies 11-9

Luis Campusano hit a go-ahead three-run home run and Garrett Cooper and Eugy Rosario also connected for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Colorado Rockies 11-9 to extend their win...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lifts sixth homer Campusano went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Campusano has been productive in September, going 11-for-32 (.344) with 10 RBI over 10 contests. The catcher has seen an increased role since Gary Sanchez suffered a season-ending wrist fracture last week. Campusano is up to six homers, 24 RBI, 22 runs scored and a .305/.343/.481 slash line through 41 games this season, and he should see a majority of the workload behind the dish for the remainder of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Tuesday Campusano isn't in the Padres' lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers.

Impact Campusano will get a breather Tuesday after going 9-for-28 with seven RBI and four runs scored across nine games since the beginning of September. Brett Sullivan will take over behind the dish and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy final month could be start of something for Luis Campusano Rough game Sunday was the outlier so far in excellent season for young Padres' catcher who has made just 47 career starts behind the plate

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Drives in three Campusano went 2-for-4 with three RBI in Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Phillies.

Impact Campusano sat out to begin Monday's game and went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter in that contest after sustaining a groin injury Sunday. He was able to get back behind the dish Tuesday, playing the full game at catcher while delivering his first game with multiple RBI since Aug. 7. The 24-year-old backstop has impressed in limited action this year with a .309/.347/.491 slash line, five home runs, 18 RBI, 18 runs scored and five doubles over 118 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Tuesday Campusano (groin) is back in the lineup Tuesday versus the Phillies.

Impact Campusano took a foul tip to a sensitive area in Sunday's series finale against the Giants, but he appeared as a pinch hitter in Monday's series opener versus Philly and will start behind the plate and bat sixth for the host Padres on Tuesday night at Petco Park.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres pregame: Luis Campusano bouncing back after foul tip sent him to emergency room Luis Campusano’s protective cup survived Sunday’s foul tip.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Available Monday Campusano is available off the bench Monday against the Phillies after getting hurt on a foul tip Sunday against the Giants, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Campusano got hit in the groin area and ended up going to the hospital to get an ultrasound Sunday, so it sounds like he was in quite a bit of pain. Gary Sanchez is starting behind the dish Monday.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Hitting homers at Petco; Soto & Tatis show; Campy getting comfy Padres hitters have not been thrilled about how Petco Park plays, but two of their stars homered Friday; Luis Campusano finds time is a big...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Tallies three hits Campusano went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Friday's 7-3 win over the Giants.

Impact Campusano has logged multiple hits in consecutive games for the second time this season. The backup catcher has maintained a .311/.351/.505 slash line with 15 RBI, 18 runs scored, five home runs and five doubles over 111 plate appearances. While Campusano is hitting well, Gary Sanchez batted .250 with six homers over 19 games in August and is unlikely to slip out of the starting role behind the dish.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Belts fifth long ball Campusano went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run and a walk in Tuesday's extra-inning loss to St. Louis.

Impact Campusano extended San Diego's lead to two runs with his solo shot in the sixth inning, though the team was unable to hang on for the win. The backstop had been struggling since his two-homer performance Aug. 7, going 4-for-23 with no home runs in nine subsequent contests prior to Tuesday. Campusano caught all 10 innings Tuesday but will remain in the lineup for Wednesday's early game, as he's starting behind the plate and batting eighth in the series finale against the Cardinals.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: What they could be and what they are; solid Batten; Hill and Campy Matthew Batten goes 4-for-4 with two doubles while filling in at third for ailing Manny Machado; Luis Campusano scheduled to get second stra...

AUGUST 30, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres play the Mariners after Campusano's 4-hit game

The San Diego Padres take on the Seattle Mariners after Luis Campusano had four hits against the Dodgers on Monday

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes deep twice Campusano went 4-for-4 with a pair of home runs and four RBI in Monday's 13-7 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Campusano's massive game included a two-run bomb in the third inning, a run-scoring single in the sixth and a solo shot in the ninth. The 24-year-old backstop is now slashing .354/.412/.521 across 51 plate appearances since returning from the injured list July 19. While Gary Sanchez seems to be San Diego's preferred option at catcher, Campusano's hot bat could change that.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Wednesday Campusano is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Campusano had started seven of the last eight games while frequently being included in the lineup alongside Gary Sanchez, with one serving as the designated hitter while the other handled catching duties. However, with the Padres bringing in Garrett Cooper and Ji-Man Choi at the trade deadline, opportunities for both Campusano and Sanchez to occupy the DH spot will likely become more scarce moving forward. The two will now have to fight for playing time behind the dish, with Sanchez getting the nod Wednesday.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharing catching, DH duties Campusano will start at designated hitter and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Impact After calling up Brett Sullivan from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday to provide the team with a third catcher, the Padres look set to include both Campusano and Gary Sanchez in the lineup simultaneously on a more frequent basis, with one starting at designated hitter and the other starting behind the plate. Campusano will pick up his sixth consecutive start Sunday, while Sanchez sticks in the lineup for a fifth straight game.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE