MIKE CLEVINGER NEWS

Marte in Mets lineup, Álvarez also on playoff roster vs Pads

All-Star right fielder Starling Marte was in the New York Mets’ starting lineup for their playoff opener Friday night against San Diego, back from a broken finger that sidelined hi...

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets and Padres square off to start the NL Wild Card Series

The New York Mets play the San Diego Padres on Friday in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared to join Padres, will Clevinger make NLWC roster? NEW YORK -- Mike Clevinger was never part of the Padres’ rotation plans for the National League Wild Card Series this weekend. But if they n...

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • MLB.COM

Traveling to New York Clevinger (illness) tested negative for COVID-19 on Thursday and is traveling to New York to join the Padres ahead of Friday's wild-card game against the Mets, Dennis Lin of The At...

Impact Clevinger was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, but he should be in the mix to be on the Padres' postseason roster now that he's tested negative. It's not yet clear whether the right-hander will be part of the team's playoff rotation, but he'll at least be an option to pitch as long as he continues to test negative.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants finish at .500 for 1st time, top playoff-bound Padres

David Villar hit two home runs and Austin Slater also connected for the San Francisco Giants, who beat the playoff-bound San Diego Padres 8-1 in a regular-season finale

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres' Mike Clevinger hits injured list with illness As the No. 4 starter in the rotation, Mike Clevinger being included on the Padres' wild-card series roster was far from a slam dunk.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Goes on IL with illness The Padres placed Clevinger on the injured list Wednesday with an illness.

Impact San Diego didn't specify whether Clevinger was moved to the 15-day injured list or the COVID-19-related IL. If it's the latter, Clevinger would be eligible to return for the Padres' wild-card round series with the Mets, though it's unclear if he would have been included in the team's playoff rotation even if he hadn't fallen ill. Clevinger had been on track to start Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Giants, but that assignment will instead go to Craig Stammen. The 31-year-old righty will finish the regular season with a 7-7 record, 4.33 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 91:35 K:BB over 114.1 innings.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Clevinger won't start Wednesday's game against the Giants as initially planned, with the Padres instead having Craig Stammen take the hill for the regular-season finale, Jeff Sande...

Impact Considering Stammen hasn't covered more than two innings in any of his appearances in the majors or minors this season, he'll likely be serving as more of an opener than a traditional starter. The Padres haven't indicated that Clevinger will be available as a bulk reliever or if the team will rely on a cadre of bullpen arms to cover the remaining innings once Stammen exits.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres wrap up 5th seed in NL playoffs, beating Giants 6-2

Sean Manaea allowed only one hit in six shutout innings and the San Diego Padres wrapped up the fifth seed in the NL playoffs, beating the San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Tuesday night

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Short start on tap Clevinger is scheduled to start Wednesday against the Giants, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 31-year-old seemingly made his final start of the regular season with a quality start Saturday against the White Sox, but he'll take the mound Wednesday on three days rest for a short tune-up ahead of the playoffs. Clevinger won't be included in the Padres' potential rotation plans until the NLDS, and it's unclear if he'll be included on the roster as a bullpen option for the wild-card round.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cronenworth, Padres beat White Sox 5-2, magic number at 1

Jake Cronenworth hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer and Mike Clevinger was brilliant for six innings as the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago White Sox 5-2 to reduce their magic numb...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures seventh win Clevinger (7-7) allowed a run on three hits and struck out three over six innings to earn the win Saturday over the White Sox.

Impact Clevinger was efficient, needing just 66 pitches (48 strikes) to earn a quality start. He's alternated between strong and shaky over his last four starts, though he's been rewarded with wins in his two good outings in that span. For the year, the right-hander owns a 4.33 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 91:35 K:BB across 114.1 innings through 23 outings (22 starts). This was likely his last start of the regular season, and it's unclear what his role will be in the postseason in the likely event the Padres clinch a playoff berth.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the White Sox

The San Diego Padres will try to break a three-game skid when they take on the Chicago White Sox

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jiménez, White Sox win 3-1; Padres' magic number still 3

Eloy Jiménez homered and the Chicago White Sox jumped on San Diego ace Yu Darvish in a 3-1 win that slowed the Padres’ march toward a playoff spot

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lasts four innings Sunday Clevinger did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing five runs on eight hits and one walk over four innings against Colorado. He struck out two.

Impact After making it through at least five innings in his last three starts, Clevinger was chased after allowing five runs over four innings Sunday. He has now allowed 20 runs over 23 innings in his last five starts, ballooning his ERA to 4.49, up from 3.59 on Aug. 29. He will attempt to get back on track in his next start, tentatively scheduled against the White Sox this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Grisham can still be hero; Darvish conquers Coors; Profar steps up; Clevinger finds way A tough season could still end well for Trent Grisham; Yu Darvish has best outing in Denver; Mike Clevinger fighting through MCL sprain

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Rockies play the Padres in series rubber match

Both the Colorado Rockies and the San Diego Padres are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darvish earns 16th win, Padres gain ground in wild-card race

Yu Darvish settled in after surrendering a leadoff homer to earn his career-high-tying 16th win and the San Diego Padres climbed into second place in the NL wild-card race by beati...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quantrill, Gonzalez lead Guardians over Texas, near clincher

Cal Quantrill won his career-best 10th consecutive decision, rookie Oscar Gonzalez hit two home runs and the Cleveland Guardians moved closer to clinching the AL Central, beating t...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres Daily: Breathing room; Clevinger gets right; predictable Soto; Hill's cutter; pitching to Pujols Lead growing, number of remanining ames diminishing has Padres in good spot; Mike Clevinger gets cheered, booed

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Gets back on track Clevinger (6-7) earned the win during Tuesday's 5-0 victory over St. Louis, allowing three hits and two walks with three strikeouts in 5.2 scoreless innings.

Impact Clevinger wore down as the start progressed -- he permitted multiple baserunners in each of his final two frames -- but was able to avoid any big blows and post his first scoreless start in 14 turns. A healthy 12 swinging strikes led to only three strikeouts as the 31-year-old has failed to eclipse four whiffs in any of his last nine starts. Clevinger sports a 4.23 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with 86 strikeouts in 104.1 innings across 21 games and 20 starts. He's projected to pitch again this week Sunday in Colorado.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres open 3-game series at home against the Cardinals

The San Diego Padres host the St. Louis Cardinals to begin a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Knocked around by Mariners Clevinger (5-7) was charged with the loss after he pitched five innings, giving up six runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two versus the Mariners on Wednesday.

Impact Clevinger struggled with the long ball Wednesday, surrendering all six runs on three homers by the Mariners. Most notably, Carlos Santana busted the game wide-open with a three-run shot in the bottom of the fifth inning, giving Seattle a 6-0 lead. Clevinger has now produced three consecutive disappointing starts, giving up 15 runs over 13.1 innings while allowing six homers over that span. The difficult stretch has raised his ERA from 3.59 to 4.47 over 98.2 frames in 20 starts this season.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clevinger hit hard early as Mariners rout Padres Three home runs, including two in the first three batters, lift Seattle to victory in second game of short series

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Rodríguez makes more history as Mariners top Padres 6-1

Julio Rodríguez continued to strengthen his rookie of the year campaign with his fourth leadoff home run of the season, Eugenio Suárez and Carlos Santana both added homers, and the...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS