SAN DIEGO PADRES NEWS

Pedro Avila - Strikes out seven in season finale Avila did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing three hits over five scoreless innings in a 2-1 victory over the White Sox. He struck out seven.

Impact Avila had a fine start to end the season after working as a reliever in his previous two outings. The right-hander ends the campaign with a 3.22 ERA and 1.35 WHIP with 54 strikeouts across 50.1 innings. Notably, his 1.46 ERA and 1.01 WHIP in 24.2 innings as a reliever may lead to more chances in that role in 2024.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rich Hill - Secures extra-inning win Hill (8-14) picked up the win in Sunday's 2-1 extra-inning game against the White Sox. He allowed one run on two hits while striking out three over two innings.

Impact This was Hill's second appearance out of the bullpen since going unclaimed on waivers September 14, and his first win since he was starting for the Pirates in June. The southpaw wrapped his season with a 5.41 ERA and 1.52 WHIP across 146.1 innings with 129 strikeouts. The 43-year-old Hill enters free agency with uncertainty regarding his future role; however, his 3.38 ERA in a limited sample of 10 innings as a reliever may be enticing enough to teams looking to bolster their bullpen with a multi-inning arm.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bob Melvin's pending status hangs over everything as Padres enter uncertain offseason The Padres could look to reduce payroll while also deciding whether A.J. Preller and Melvin will remain in their current roles.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Padres finish strong, fall short in long season Best finish in club history is only a minor salvation in a disappointing season; team's decision makers set for Monday meeting to determine...

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Mets dismissing Buck Showalter more about their future than his faults

It was World Series or bust for the 2023 Mets, and that cost Buck Showalter his job. But so did the club's impending change in leadership.

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Padres edge White Sox in 11, end with 5 straight wins Jurickson Profar hit a go-ahead single in the top of the 11th inning and the San Diego Padres held on for a 2-1 win over the host Chicago Wh...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Profar drives in winning run in 11th as Padres beat 101-loss White Sox 2-1

Jurickson Profar had two hits and drove in the go-ahead run in the 11th, leading the San Diego Padres over the Chicago White Sox 2-1 to complete their season with a sweep after mis...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ji Man Choi - On bench for finale Choi is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the White Sox.

Impact Choi has a .377 OPS in 37 plate appearances since being acquired by the Padres and will hit the bench for the final game of the season. He's in his final year of arbitration eligibility and will be a free agent this winter.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Batten - Out of Sunday's lineup Batten is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Batten will sit for the season finale after a run of 17 straight starts, during which he posted a .626 OPS. He's played in 42 games this season and has a .254/.348/.356 slash line with two homers, 11 RBI and 19 runs.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manny Machado - Sitting again Sunday Machado is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Machado will sit for the second straight game to close out the season for San Diego. If the 31-year-old doesn't make an appearance off the bench, he'll close the 2023 campaign with a .258/.319/.462 slash line, 30 homers, 91 RBI and 75 runs in 138 contests.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres pregame: One last look at Pedro Avila in 2023 finale Padres rookie Pedro Avila gets the start in last game of the season

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres take on White Sox, seek to finish above .500 The San Diego Padres will try to finish the season with a winning record when they visit the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

How to Watch Padres vs. White Sox Game 3: TV Channel & Live Stream - October 1

Preview the October 1 matchup between the San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Jurickson Profar - Big night in Chicago Profar went 2-for-5 with a double, four RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 6-1 win over the White Sox.

Impact The 30-year-old got the best of Mike Clevinger on Saturday, lacing a bases-clearing double in the first frame and adding an RBI single in the second, which chased the White Sox starter from the game. In 13 games since Profar rejoined the Padres on Sept. 8, he has gone 11-for-39 (.282) with two doubles, one home run, six RBI and four runs. Between Colorado and San Diego, the veteran outfielder has posted a season-long slash line of .240/.320/.368 with 27 doubles, nine home runs, 45 RBI, 55 runs and one steal through 124 games (515 plate appearances).

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ha-Seong Kim - Goes 4-for-5 with two thefts Kim went 4-for-5 with a double, one run scored and two steals in Saturday's win over the White Sox.

Impact Kim snapped an 0-for-17 skid in a big way Saturday, collecting three singles and a double while stealing third base twice. The 27-year-old breakout has slowed down at the plate in September, hitting just .184 with three doubles, zero home runs, seven RBI, eight runs and nine steals across 99 plate appearances. Despite his relatively lethargic finish, the third-year infielder took a huge step forward in the 2023 campaign, posting a .262/.354/.401 season-long slash line and collecting 140 hits, 75 walks, 17 home runs, 84 runs and 38 stole bases over 151 games (621 plate appearances) - all career-highs.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres vs. White Sox Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 1

Preview the October 1 matchup between the San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Padres play the White Sox after Kim's 4-hit game

The San Diego Padres play the Chicago White Sox after Ha-Seong Kim had four hits on Saturday in a 6-1 win over the White Sox

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michael Wacha - Seven scoreless in 14th win Wacha (14-4) earned the win Saturday, allowing three hits and one walk over seven scoreless innings against the White Sox. He struck out seven.

Impact The 32-year-old scattered three singles and needed just 87 pitches to complete seven scoreless innings en route to his 14th victory of the campaign. Outside of a recent seven-run start against the Dodgers, Wacha compiled a 6-1 record with a 2.82 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 48:15 K:BB across 44.2 innings after returning from a shoulder injury Aug. 15. Building upon a resurgent 2022 season for the Red Sox, the right-hander's first year in San Diego concludes with a 3.22 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 124:43 K:BB across 134.1 innings with his highest win total since Wacha went 17-7 in 2015.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wacha stellar to the end: 'Sensational year' CHICAGO -- Could the Padres realistically have asked for anything more from Michael Wacha this season? Wacha arrived in camp in mid-February...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Michael Wacha throws seven shutout innings as Padres top White Sox Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings in his final start of the season, and Jurickson Profar notched a season-high four RBIs as the...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

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OCTOBER 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Kim has 4 hits, Padres beat White Sox 6-1 to hand Chicago 100th loss

The Chicago White Sox lost 100 games for the first time since 2018 as Ha-Seong Kim had four hits to lead the San Diego Padres to a 6-1 win

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres beat White Sox, complete September surge 7Padres score four runs before making second out of game, Michael Wacha goes seven shutout innings for 14th win

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Joe Musgrove - Moved to 60-day IL The Padres transferred Musgrove (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Impact Musgrove has been on the injured list since early August due to inflammation in his right shoulder. He was able to resume throwing last Friday, but with the Padres officially eliminated from playoff contention, his focus has shifted to getting ready for 2024. Musgrove's spot on the 40-man roster will be filled by Chandler Seagle, who was selected from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Seagle - Selected to majors The Padres selected Seagle's contract from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

Impact Seagle began the season with Double-A San Antonio before finishing the season in Triple-A, and he'll now give the Padres depth behind the plate with Luis Campusano (ankle) headed for the IL. Seagle slashed .209/.261/.296 across 260 total plate appearances in the minors and is unlikely to see much action behind Brett Sullivan during the Padres' final two games. Joe Musgrove (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day IL to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Seagle.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE