Juan Soto traded to Padres; Nationals get big prospect haul
The San Diego Padres have acquired superstar outfielder Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals in one of baseball’s biggest deals at the trade deadlineAUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Nationals sending Juan Soto, Josh Bell to Padres The Washington Nationals have traded All-Star outfielder Juan Soto and first baseman Josh Bell to the San Diego Padres.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • NJ.COM
AP source: San Diego Padres have tentative deal in place for Washington Nationals slugger Juan Soto
AP source: San Diego Padres have tentative deal in place for Washington Nationals slugger Juan SotoAUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sent to San Diego The Padres acquired Bell and Juan Soto from the Nationals on Tuesday in exchange for first baseman Luke Voit, shortstop CJ Abrams, outfielder Robert Hassell, outfielder James Wood,...
Impact Bell may not be the headliner in the deal, but he's certainly no throw-in, having posted an .877 OPS and hitting 14 home runs over 103 games with the Nationals this season. The Padres moving Voit to Washington and Eric Hosmer in a separate deal with Boston, Bell should be the leading candidate to step in as the Friars' everyday first baseman. He's not expected to arrive in San Diego until Wednesday, so Bell won't be available to make his Padres debut in either game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Rockies.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Headed to San Diego The Padres acquired Soto and Josh Bell from the Nationals on Tuesday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. Washington will receive first baseman Luke Voit, infielder CJ Abrams, left-...
Impact San Diego will cough up a significant package of prospects to secure the services of Soto, who became the most sought-after player ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline after he recently declined the Nationals' reported 15-year, $440 million contract extension offer. The Padres are seemingly hopeful they can work out a long-term pact with Soto, but at least for the remainder of the season, the two-time All-Star will give the Friars lineup a significant lift as the team looks to make its first deep playoff run since 1998. Soto is unlikely to arrive in San Diego in time to play in either game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rockies, but he could make his debut Wednesday.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Padres Daily: Big day, bigger day; Myers hopes for special finish; Profar shines like gold; Joe's discount A.J. Preller has opportunity to provide huge boost to team; Joe Musgrove decides what is enough; Wil Myers eyes end
AUGUST 2, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Padres energized by an extension and a trade, but a major prize remains unclaimed "We got the pieces in here to win," Mike Clevinger said. "If this is all that we have, I think we got the squad to do it."
AUGUST 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Padres play the Rockies leading series 1-0
The San Diego Padres lead 1-0 in a five-game series against the Colorado RockiesAUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres lead from start, Clevinger strong again in win over Rockies The Padres staked Mike Clevinger to a three-run lead in the first inning and then got out of the way for a while.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
On base twice in return Myers (knee) went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Monday's 4-1 win over the Rockies.
Impact Myers missed over two months with the knee injury. His RBI in this contest came on a groundout in the first inning. Eric Hosmer (neck) is day-to-day, which could allow Myers to be eased back into action by picking up starts at first base. Ultimately, it's expected Myers mostly plays in right field when the Padres are at full health. The veteran has a .236/.283/.307 slash line with one home run, 20 RBI, 13 runs scored and no stolen bases in 33 contests this year, so he could slip into a part-time role if he doesn't hit well right away.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Swats solo shot Grisham went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 4-1 win over the Rockies.
Impact Grisham has hit safely in five straight games, but he hasn't recorded a multi-hit effort since July 7. He went yard four times in 24 games in July, and it didn't take the veteran outfielder long to smack a homer in August. For the season, he owns a .193/.288/.347 slash line with 11 long balls, 36 RBI, 40 runs scored and four stolen bases through 100 contests.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Clubs another homer Profar went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Monday's 4-1 win over the Rockies.
Impact Profar took the second pitch he saw in his first at-bat and sent it into the right-field seats. He was the only Padre with multiple hits in the contest, which marked his fifth two-hit game in his last seven. The 29-year-old is thriving atop the order with a .249/.349/.422 slash line, 12 homers -- four of which have come in the last seven games -- 45 RBI, 59 runs scored and five stolen bases through 417 plate appearances.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Profar homers, Clevinger deals in Padres' 4-1 win vs Rockies
Jurickson Profar homered for the third straight game and Mike Clevinger pitched seven impressive innings for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Colorado Rockies 4-1 in the opener o...AUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Collects second save Garcia retired both batters he faced to earn the save in Monday's 4-1 win over the Rockies.
Impact Nick Martinez pitched a scoreless eighth inning but allowed two hits in the ninth. Garcia then entered and escaped the jam on just four pitches to earn his second save in as many days. The right-hander appeared to be the next man up after Taylor Rogers was removed from the closer role, but the Padres' acquisition of Josh Hader from the Brewers on Monday suggests Garcia's time in the ninth inning is soon to end. He's still been an effective high-leverage option with a 3.18 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 42:12 K:BB, two saves and 18 holds through 39.2 innings this year.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up third win Clevinger (3-3) allowed a run on five hits and a hit batsman while striking out six in seven innings to earn the win Monday over the Rockies.
Impact Clevinger limited the damage to a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning. This was his third straight quality start as the right-hander looks to finally be back in dominant form after dealing with knee and triceps injuries earlier in the season. He's logged a 3.13 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 59:16 K:BB across 60.1 innings in 12 appearances (11 starts) this year. Clevinger is tentatively set to start on the road versus the Dodgers this weekend.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Colorado Rockies vs San Diego Padres Box Score - August 02, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Colorado Rockies take on the San Diego Padres at 1:40am UTC on August 02, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and a...
AUGUST 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Padres notes: Tatis progresses to live pitching; Pomeranz on the move Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. faces live pitching for the first time, will do so again before starting rehab assignment
AUGUST 2, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Montas to Yankees, Mancini to Astros ahead of trade deadline
The trade market got busy ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, with the New York Yankees acquiring pitcher Frankie Montas from Oakland for four prospectsAUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB Power Rankings: Astros hold onto top spot
The Astros and Yankees spent the week trying to one-up each other. Ben Verlander breaks down who came out on top in his MLB Power Rankings.AUGUST 2, 2022
Musgrove finalizes $100M, 5-year deal with hometown Padres
Joe Musgrove and his hometown Padres have finalized a $100 million, five-year contractAUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tatis faces live pitching, rehab assignment anticipated SAN DIEGO -- Here's one major August addition the Padres could make, with no trade necessary: Superstar shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. faced l...
AUGUST 1, 2022 • MLB.COM
Padres pregame: Myers at first base as Hosmer sits with minor neck strain Padres' Wil Myers returns from two-month absence; Rockies' Kris Bryant to injured list
AUGUST 1, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Returns from paternity leave Martinez was reinstated from the paternity list Monday.
Impact Martinez spent the weekend with his wife and newborn, but he has rejoined the Padres and will be available out of San Diego's bullpen moving forward. He figures to fill a key role in front of new closer Josh Hader.
AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Monday Alfaro isn't starting Monday against Colorado, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Alfaro has alternated starts behind the dish recently, and he'll take a seat after he went 0-for-3 with a strikeout Sunday. Austin Nola is starting at catcher and batting eighth.
AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
