SAN DIEGO PADRES NEWS

Throws bullpen session Musgrove (toe) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Impact Musgrove broke his left big toe at the end of February and was originally expected to be shut down from throwing for at least two weeks. He's ahead of schedule, however, as he resumed throwing on flat ground Wednesday and is now throwing bullpens three days later. Per Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune, he's targeting a season debut against Atlanta on April 6. Whether or not he can hit that aggressive timetable is not yet clear.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for spring debut Engel (calf) will bat eighth and play left field Saturday against the White Sox.

Impact Engel had been sitting out of spring action due to a right calf strain. Barring setbacks, he should still have time to build up by Opening Day. He should serve as the Padres' fourth or fifth outfielder this season.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Carpenter worked hard to retool his swing, and it extended his career; how, he looks to help Padres After resurgance with Yankees last season, veteran figures to be the Padres' primary designated hitter

MARCH 11, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Throws to live hitters Pomeranz (elbow) threw live batting practice Friday, per 97.3 The Fan.

Impact Pomeranz has been taking things slowly this spring after missing all of last season while recovering from flexor tendon surgery to his left arm. However, the southpaw tossed a number of bullpen sessions leading up to throwing to live hitters for the first time Friday, and he's aiming to begin pitching in games within the next few weeks. If his recovery remains on that timeline, Pomeranz could avoid a stint on the injured list to begin the season.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes spring debut in WBC Darvish pitched three innings for Team Japan against Team Korea in the World Baseball Classic on Friday, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits and no walks while striking...

Impact After inking a six-year extension with San Diego in early February, Darvish took a measured approach to the start of spring training, as he didn't pitch in any Cactus League contests before joining Japan for the WBC. The veteran right-hander started smoothly in Friday's game against Korea, retiring the first six batters he faced. However, he gave up three runs in the third inning, including two on a home run by Euji Yang. The rough frame shouldn't deter fantasy managers from pursuing Darvish in drafts, where he's generally been going among the top 25 starting pitchers.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carpenter on 'special' roster; Groome in groove SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Matt Carpenter knows winners. He has played on seven postseason teams in his 12-year career, including six with St. Louis...

MARCH 11, 2023 • MLB.COM

Padres notes: Pomeranz progress could lead to opening day; Stammen injured; Soto heads to WBC Left-handed reliever, who missed entire 2022 season, pitches to hitters for second time; Outfielder Adam Engel will make Cactus League debut...

MARCH 10, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Departs due to shoulder issue Stammen is being evaluated for right shoulder discomfort, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact That's what led to him suddenly walking off the mound during Friday afternoon's Cactus League game against the Royals. And it is ominous news given that Stammen missed a large chunk of the second half last year due to what was diagnosed at the time as right shoulder inflammation.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves appearance with injury Stammen was removed from a Cactus League appearance Friday against the Royals due to an apparent injury, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Hopefully it's not a recurrence of shoulder inflammation, which is what prompted his 60-day IL stay in the second half last season. The 39-year-old reliever re-signed with the Padres this winter on a minor-league contract with an invitation to major-league spring training.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Soto expected to be full-go in Classic play SURPRISE, Ariz. -- A loaded Team Dominican Republic just got more impressive. Juan Soto left Padres camp Thursday night to join the Dominica...

MARCH 10, 2023 • MLB.COM

Reassigned to minors camp Sanchez was reassigned to minor-league camp Friday.

Impact Sanchez pitched two scoreless innings this spring, but not having played affiliated ball since 2017 will require him to spend a bit of time in the Padres' farm system.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to minor-league camp Espinoza was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Padres on Friday.

Impact Espinoza made just one appearance for the Padres this spring, allowing four earned runs through one inning. He will likely begin the year in Triple-A, where he held an 8.31 ERA last season through 26 frames.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to minors camp The Padres reassigned Contreras to minor-league camp Friday.

Impact Contreras held opposing teams scoreless through his three spring appearances, but since the 23-year-old righty has yet to advance past High-A ball, it's no surprise to see him removed from major-league camp.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to minors Baez was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Friday.

Impact Baez made two appearances in the majors last season for San Diego, allowing just one hit and no earned runs. However, he will need to improve upon his 8.44 ERA and 2.13 WHIP in Triple-A from last season before the team can feel comfortable keeping him in the majors.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Padres optioned Cosgrove to Triple-A El Paso on Friday.

Impact The 26-year-old pitcher had a slim chance to make the Opening Day roster to begin with, but now he will officially be starting the year in the minors. Cosgrove recorded a 4.80 ERA and 1.23 WHIP through 30 frames in Triple-A last season.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Avila was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Friday.

Impact After giving up three earned runs through 3.2 innings during spring training, Avila's chance at cracking the big-league roster has come and gone. The 26-year-old righty spent nearly all of last season in Triple-A, logging a 4.58 ERA and 1.31 WHIP through 112 innings of work.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Miami to join Team D.R. Soto (calf) left for Miami late Thursday to join Team Dominican Republic for the World Baseball Classic, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Soto has dealt with some calf tightness this spring, but the assumption has been that it wouldn't keep him from playing for his native Dominican Republic in the WBC. Team D.R. opens its schedule Saturday against Venezuela, and Soto should be in the lineup.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Al Melchior's bold predictions: Xander Bogaerts batting average, Jason Adam saves and more Al Melchior makes his bullish claims on seven players, including Xander Bogaerts, who he does not see in the same light as the consensus.

MARCH 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tosses three frames in spring debut Wacha allowed two unearned runs over three innings in a Cactus League contest against Cleveland on Thursday. He yielded three hits and no walks while striking out two batters.

Impact Wacha signed with the Padres in mid-February and took the mound for the first time in a San Diego uniform Thursday. The veteran right-hander gave up a pair of runs in the second inning, but both were unearned because the inning began with his own error. Wacha enjoyed a bounce-back campaign with Boston last season and is expected to serve as the Padres' No. 4 starter in the upcoming campaign.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wacha right at home with 'feel' pitch in SD debut GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- An unconventional offseason has morphed into the normalcy of Spring Training for right-hander Michael Wacha. Wacha made h...

MARCH 10, 2023 • MLB.COM

Padres newcomer Wacha pitches 3 innings in spring debut PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Michael Wacha was one of the last pitchers on the free-agent market this offseason, but the contract was well worth the...

MARCH 10, 2023 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Padres newcomer Wacha pitches 3 innings in spring debut

Michael Wacha was one of the last pitchers on the free-agent market this offseason, but the contract was well worth the wait for the veteran pitcher

MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spring training update: Michael Wacha debuts; Jose Azocar homers, Fernando Tatis Jr. still hitless Fernando Tatis Jr. walks but falls to 0-for-16 this spring; Michael Wacha works three scoreless innings; Austin Nola continues to hit

MARCH 9, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Gets minors deal from San Diego Pelham signed a minor-league contract Thursday with the Padres.

Impact Pelham has logged only 7.2 major-league innings, all in 2018 with the Rangers. The 28-year-old left-hander registered a 4.35 ERA in 41.1 innings of relief last season between the Double-A and Triple-A affiliates of the Cubs.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steals base in back-field game Soto (calf) drew two walks and stole second base in a back-field game Thursday, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Soto also scored from third base on a groundout after swiping second, and it all serves as a positive indication that his tight left calf was never really a significant issue. He will soon join up with Team Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic and looks poised for a monstrous first full season with the Padres.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE