MATT WALDRON NEWS

Recalled from Triple-A Waldron was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.

Impact Waldron will serve as fresh arm capable of logging multiple innings of relief Sunday following starter Martin Perez. Waldron, who is known best for his knuckleball, logged a 4.79 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 130 strikeouts in 142.2 innings through 26 MLB starts this year.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Padres minors: Matt Waldron back on El Paso's mound; Tyson Neighbors settling in with Storm Padres knuckleballer makes first start with Triple-A El Paso following demotion

SEPTEMBER 1 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres News: Matt Waldron Demoted In Surprising Move Padres Option Most Utilized Starter to Minor Leagues in Surprising Move.

AUGUST 23 • KANSASCITY.COM

Padres News: Matt Waldron Demoted In Surprising Move Padres Option Most Utilized Starter to Minor Leagues in Surprising Move.

AUGUST 23 • SACBEE.COM

Padres option knuckleballer Matt Waldron to Triple-A, recall Logan Gillaspie

The San Diego Padres optioned knuckleballer Matt Waldron to Triple-A El Paso and recalled right-hander Logan Gillaspie

AUGUST 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to minors Waldron was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Thursday, Dennis Lin reports.

Impact Waldron has given up 22 earned runs across his last 14.1 innings spanning three starts and now the Padres will try to get him back on track in the minors. It's unclear who will take over Waldron's spot in the rotation, though Randy Vasquez is on the same schedule as Waldron and would be a natural fit to return to the majors.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Continues rough stretch Waldron (7-11) took the loss against Minnesota on Wednesday, allowing 10 runs on 12 hits and one walk while striking out three batters over 4.1 innings.

Impact Waldron managed to get through two scoreless frames before being tagged for a run in the third. He then fell apart in the fourth, as the Twins pounded him for seven runs on seven hits, including two doubles and a homer. Waldron was allowed to return for the fifth frame but retired just one batter before he was pulled after giving up another run, and the final tally against him came after he departed. The knuckleballer has been knocked around in each of his past three starts, giving up a combined 22 runs over 14.1 frames. HIs season ERA has jumped from 3.79 ERA to 4.79 due to the rough patch.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Hit hard in Colorado Waldron (7-10) allowed seven runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out six over 5.2 innings to take the loss Friday versus the Rockies.

Impact To his credit, Waldron mostly spared the Padres' bullpen after laboring through a four-run first inning that saw him throw 28 of his 102 pitches in the start. This was the third time in four outings he's given up at least five runs, and he's yielded at least one home run in nine of his last 11 starts after surrendering just six long balls over his first 14 appearances. Waldron has a 4.29 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 127:39 K:BB through 138.1 innings over 25 starts this season. His next outing is projected to be at home versus the Twins.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Waldron stumbles early, Rockies clinch season series against Padres DENVER - From time to time, Matt Waldron needs an inning to settle in. He needed two on Friday, and ...

AUGUST 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Slips against Fish Waldron came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 9-8 extra-inning win over the Marlins, surrendering five runs on five hits and two walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out five.

Impact Miami erupted for six runs in the fifth inning and chased the knuckleballer from the game after 83 pitches (51 strikes), but San Diego's hitters were able to bail Waldron out in the late innings before winning it in the 10th. The 27-year-old has failed to last six innings in three straight starts, a stretch in which he's stumbled to a 7.07 ERA despite a 1.21 WHIP and 18:5 K:BB through 14 innings. Waldron could have a hard time turning things around in his next outing, which is scheduled to come on the road next weekend against the Rockies -- although he did deliver a quality start in his first career appearance at Coors Field back on April 24, allowing only one run over six innings.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dominates Rockies for seventh win Waldron (7-9) got the win over the Rockies on Sunday, allowing one run on two hits and two walks while striking out seven over 5.2 innings.

Impact The lone run that came against Waldron was a solo home run by Brenton Doyle in the fourth. His two hits allowed tied a season best and his seven strikeouts were the most he's had since he punched out eight on June 24. Waldron led with his knuckleball, throwing it just under 44 percent of the time and getting five whiffs on the pitch. He was pulled at just 80 pitches but giving length has certainly been a strength of Waldron's for much of the season. He now owns a 3.79 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 116:36 K:BB in 128.1 innings and lines up to face the Marlins on the road over the weekend.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Rebounds after rough start to game Waldron did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's win over the Dodgers, allowing five runs on five hits and a walk while striking out six over four innings.

Impact Waldron gave up all five runs and four of his five hits in the opening frame but went on to retire 10 of the last 11 hitters he faced. He was still pulled after four innings at 81 pitches, marking his shortest outing since he only lasted three innings May 5. Tuesday was also the first time Waldron had allowed five runs since he allowed eight back on May 5. Still, he's managed to go at least six innings in 10 of his last 12 starts and owns a 3.89 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 109:34 K:BB in 122.2 innings. He lines up to face the Pirates in a start next week.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Rebounds after rough start to game Waldron did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's win over the Dodgers, allowing five runs on five hits and a walk while striking out six over four innings.

Impact Waldron gave up all five runs and four of his five hits in the opening frame but went on to retire 10 of the last 11 hitters he faced. He was still pulled after four innings at 81 pitches, marking his shortest outing since he lasted only three innings May 5. Tuesday also marked the first time Waldron has allowed five runs since he allowed eight back on May 5. Still, he's managed to go at least six innings in 10 of his last 12 starts and owns a 3.89 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 109:34 K:BB in 122.2 innings this season. He lines up to face the Pirates in a start next week.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Padres' Matt Waldron Made Nationals Hitter Look So Silly With Ridiculous Knuckleball San Diego Padres pitcher Matt Waldron has brought the knuckleball back to Major League Baseball and we’re all grateful for it, as there is n...

JULY 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Earns sixth win Waldron (6-9) allowed three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings to earn the win Wednesday over the Nationals.

Impact Waldron turned in his eighth quality start in 10 outings since the start of June, and the Padres' offense offered plenty of support to back him up. The right-hander snapped a five-start winless stretch. He's maintained a 3.64 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 103:33 K:BB through 118.2 innings over 21 starts this season. Waldron's next appearance is projected to be at home versus the Dodgers.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Quality start wasted Friday Waldron (5-9) took the loss Friday as the Padres fell 7-0 to the Guardians, allowing one run on six hits over six innings. He struck out five without walking a batter.

Impact The knuckleballer was sharp in his ninth quality start of the season, tossing 66 of 97 pitches for strikes, but he had no margin for error as San Diego's offense was ice cold coming out of the All-Star break. Waldron has worked at least six innings in nine of his last 10 trips to the mound, posting a 2.59 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 47:12 K:BB through 62.2 innings over that stretch. He lines up to make his next outing on the road next week against the Nationals.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Goes seven innings in loss Waldron (5-8) allowed four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out one over seven innings to take the loss Friday versus Atlanta.

Impact Waldron has gone at least six innings in eight of his last nine starts, but this was the first time since May 5 he was tagged for four earned runs. He's now on a four-start winless skid, though he hasn't pitched poorly. Waldron is starting to have some trouble with homers -- after giving up two in the fifth inning Friday, he's been tagged for six long balls over his last five starts. The right-hander is still fairly reliable with a 3.71 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 93:31 K:BB through 106.2 innings through 19 starts this season, and struggling against Atlanta's strong lineup isn't overly concerning.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Fans six in quality start Waldron did not factor into the decision in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Saturday, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks over six innings while striking out six.

Impact Waldron allowed Arizona's first run in the second after surrendering a leadoff single to open the frame, along with two walks and a second single - the latter three all coming with two outs. He would then surrender a leadoff homer to Lourdes Gurriel in the fourth and was later charged with a third run after being relieved by Yuki Matsui in the seventh. Waldron has now logged quality starts in seven of his last eight outings, though he's allowed multiple runs in three straight. The right-hander has also issued multiple free passes in five of his last six starts.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox get better of Matt Waldron, Padres in series finale BOSTON - Matt Waldron can’t win them all, and the San Diego Padres can’t win them all. Kyle Higashio...

JUNE 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Waldron honors his inspiration as he brings knuckleball back to Fenway BOSTON -- Matt Waldron brought the knuckleball back to Fenway Park on Sunday afternoon. Only, here’s the thing about the knuckleball: It doe...

JUNE 30 • MLB.COM

Alex Cora shows Waldron his Wakefield patch | 06/30/2024 Alex Cora shows Padres knuckleballer Matt Waldron his '49' patch for Tim Wakefield

JUNE 30 • MLB.COM

Gives up two homers in loss Waldron (5-7) took the loss Sunday against the Red Sox. He gave up four runs (three earned) on six hits, one walk and three strikeouts over 4.1 innings.

Impact Waldron was plagued by the long ball Sunday against the Red Sox, as he allowed two homers in a start for the first time this season. He snapped a streak of nine straight starts in which he allowed two runs or fewer in the process. The knuckleballer has been a revelation for the Padres rotation this season, he'll take a 3.56 ERA and 1.19 WHIP into his next start vs the Diamondbacks.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Kim, Cronenworth and Higashioka homer to back Waldron in the Padres' 13-1 win against Arizona

Knuckleballer Matt Waldron combined with two relievers on a five-hitter, and Ha-Seong-Kim and Jake Cronenworth each hit a three-run homer for the San Diego Padres in a 13-1 win aga...

JUNE 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres Daily: This is how they run; Profar so worth it; Machado's drought ends; Waldron finds a way Padres committed to being aggressive on bases, sometimes have to take bad with the good; Matt Waldron uses different pitches for another qua...

JUNE 4 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Matt Waldron's knuckler stymies Marlins in Padres' 4-0 win Matt Waldron threw seven strong innings for the San Diego Padres in a 4-0 win against the visiting Miami Marlins on Tuesday night in the mid...

MAY 29 • KANSASCITY.COM