SAN DIEGO PADRES NEWS

Sidelined by calf strain Engel has yet to make a Cactus League appearance due to a strained right calf, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact It's not clear when Engel might be cleared for game action, but given that he derives most of his value from his legs, the Padres surely will proceed cautiously. If healthy, Engel is expected to operate as an extra outfielder for the Friars.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss at least two starts Musgrove (toe) is expected to miss at least two regular-season starts, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Musgrove will be shut down from throwing for at least two weeks after fracturing his left big toe when he dropped a kettle ball on his foot while working out. When exactly he'll be ready to rejoin the Padres' rotation seems like an open-ended question, as he'll surely need additional X-rays to see how the bone is healing. The Padres had been leaning toward going with a six-man rotation at the start of the season, but those plans are now up in the air.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers Drop Split-Squad Games The Texas Rangers lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Surprise and to the San Diego Padres on the road on Wednesday.

MARCH 2, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Padres notes: Joe Musgrove's injury creates opportunity; Rougned Odor signs; Cole Hamels throws again Padres now looking for an extra arm to start season, figuring out what that pitcher's role will be; Rougned Odor signs minor-league deal

MARCH 1, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Ranking the best 18 DHs of 2023 in the MLB

Who are baseball's best designated hitters? Ben Verlander breaks down his tiers.

MARCH 1, 2023

Reports: INF Rougned Odor, Padres agree to minor league deal Veteran infielder Rougned Odor is joining the San Diego Padres on a minor-league deal, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.

MARCH 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Reports: INF Rougned Odor, Padres agree to minor league deal Veteran infielder Rougned Odor is joining the San Diego Padres on a minor-league deal, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.

MARCH 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

MLB sets up local media group, could broadcast 17 teams

Major League Baseball has added three executives to its new local media department as it prepares for a possible takeover of broadcasts for 17 teams amid the financial deterioratio...

MARCH 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins Cactus League lineup Soto (calf) will start in left field and bat second in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Rangers.

Impact After being scratched from the lineup ahead of Monday's exhibition against the Dodgers with left calf tightness, Soto was expected to return to game action Tuesday, but the Padres opted to err on the side of caution and had him take at-bats in a controlled environment at camp instead. Soto apparently checked out fine after Tuesday's workout, and the Padres' decision to deploy him in the outfield rather than at designated hitter suggests the calf issue isn't anything that will affect his mobility.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Friars for camp Odor agreed Wednesday with the Padres on a minor-league contract, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact He reported to big-league camp Wednesday and looks like he'll get the chance to compete for a bench spot on the Padres' Opening Day roster. Though he turned in three 30-plus-home run seasons in the majors before turning 26 years old, the now-29-year-old Odor has shown a dramatic dip in power over the past three campaigns, and his perennially poor plate discipline hasn't dramatically improved either. While he was with the Orioles last season, Odor dabbled at third base but continued to see most of his action at the keystone. His lack of experience at shortstop as well as his left-handedness likely works against him in his hopes of capturing a utility or platoon role with the Padres.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Top MLB teams keeping cores intact; why Giants could make playoff push

The Giants are void of stars but their roster balance could make them dangerous. Also, some of baseball's best teams are prioritizing contin...

MARCH 1, 2023

Padres Musgrove breaks toe in weight room accident Musgrove, a 2022 MLB All-Star, accidentally dropped a kettleball on his toe, the team said.

MARCH 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Column: Padres' roller-coaster day includes Joe Musgrove injury, Manny Machado contract, Fernando Tatis' debut Setback for starting pitcher Joe Musgrove revealed on same day as Padres big spending continues and Fernando Tatis Jr. returns

MARCH 1, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove fractures big toe in kettlebell accident; timetable for return 'tough to forecast' The Padres have taken a big hit.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers SS Gavin Lux out for season after knee injury

Gavin Lux will miss the season for the Los Angeles Dodgers because of torn ligaments in his right knee

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tuesday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball National League SAN DIEGO PADRES — Signed 3B Manny Machado to an eleven-year contract through the 2033 season...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Structure of Manny Machado's new contract leaves Padres room to add more big names Padres to pay third baseman bulk of $350 million after 2027, a move that could help club bolster roster

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres' Tatis plays exhibition, 1st game since hurt in 2021

Fernando Tatis Jr. was set to play his first game for San Diego after missing the 2022 season because of an injury and drug suspension

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manny Machado, Padres finalize $350M, 11-year contract

All-Star slugger Manny Machado and the San Diego Padres have finalized a $350 million, 11-year contract, the fourth-largest in baseball history

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres' Musgrove out at least 2 weeks with a broken toe

San Diego All-Star pitcher Joe Musgrove will be sidelined for at least two weeks after breaking his left big toe in a weight room accident, putting in question whether he will be r...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres ace Joe Musgrove breaks toe in weight room mishap San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove is going to miss time after sustaining a fractured left big toe in a weight room accident, the cl...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • SACBEE.COM