SAN DIEGO PADRES NEWS

Trent Grisham - Sitting Sunday Grisham is out of the lineup Sunday against the Athletics.

Impact It's just Grisham's fourth time on the bench in the Padres' past 18 games, but those absences have come against the only left-handed starters they've faced. Lefty Ken Waldichuk will serve as Oakland's bulk pitcher behind an opener Sunday, and Jose Azocar will start in center field for San Diego.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ha-Seong Kim - Battling abdominal issue Kim was scratched from Sunday's lineup versus Oakland due to abdominal discomfort, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact The specifics of the injury remain unclear, and Kim is undergoing testing to determine whether the issue is internal or muscular. The second baseman should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ha-Seong Kim - Scratched Sunday Kim was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Athletics for unspecified reasons.

Impact Kim was penciled in to start at second base and bat leadoff Sunday, per usual, but the Padres released an updated lineup that excludes him. Assuming the 27-year-old is dealing with an injury, the team should provide more information in the near future. Matthew Batten will shift to the keystone while Eguy Rosario starts at third base. Jurickson Profar is now batting atop the order.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres pregame: Still seeking that elusive fourth straight win Padres have won first two games against Athletics this weekend, seeking first four-game winning streak this season

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Nick Martinez - Opening Sunday's game Martinez will serve as the Padres' opening pitcher for Sunday's game at Oakland.

Impact Martinez has already made six starts this season, but he hasn't recorded more than nine outs in any appearance since April 19 and most recently pitched Wednesday, when he tossed an inning out of the bullpen. The Padres aren't likely to ask Martinez to work more than 1-to-3 innings before he turns the game over to Pedro Avila, who is expected to operate as a bulk reliever after starting in his last four appearances.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

A's turn to rookie Joe Boyle against Padres One day after the San Diego Padres watched Matt Waldron earn his first major league win, the host Oakland Athletics hope to enjoy a similar...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Josh Hader - Records 29th save Hader picked up the save in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Athletics, allowing one hit while striking out one over a scoreless inning.

Impact Hader entered the game in the bottom of the ninth with a three-run lead and proceeded to give up a leadoff single to Carlos Perez before retiring the next three batters in order. It marked the lefty's first save since Aug. 28 and only the second time in his last four appearances that he didn't allow a run. His 29 saves on the season currently have him tied with Raisel Iglesias for fifth in the National League.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Waldron - Earns first career win Waldron (1-3) earned the win Saturday, allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk over 5.1 innings against the Athletics while striking out five.

Impact Waldron allowed at least one man to reach base in all six innings in which he appeared but was mostly able to pitch his way out of trouble and keep the Padres in the game. The rookie right-hander matched his season high with five strikeouts in the contest en route to recording his first career win. He has, however, allowed at least one home run in all six of his starts this season.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres take 3-game road win streak into game against the Athletics

The San Diego Padres hit the road against the Oakland Athletics looking to continue a three-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres vs. Athletics Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 17

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Matt Waldron gets first win as Padres take advantage of A's; Manny Machado sits again OAKLAND, Calif. — The Padres have won three games in a row.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • MLB.COM

Padres edge A's, give rookie hurler first major league win Rookie Matt Waldron earned his first major league win, Juan Soto drove in two runs and the San Diego Padres made it two in a row over the ho...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Knuckleballer does something not seen in MLB since 2018 OAKLAND -- It’s 2023, and the knuckleball still plays. Matt Waldron and the Padres beat the A’s, 5-2, on Saturday afternoon at the Oakland C...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • MLB.COM

Juan Soto drives in pair of runs as Padres give Bob Melvin series win against former Oakland club

Juan Soto hit a sacrifice fly and drew a bases-loaded walk, Matt Waldron struck out five pitching into the sixth for his first major league victory, and the San Diego Padres secure...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garrett Cooper - Sitting Saturday Cooper will sit Saturday against Oakland.

Impact Cooper owns a .485 OPS over his last 12 games, well below the .869 OPS he managed over his first 18 games as a Padre. Ji-Man Choi will handle first base Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manny Machado - Gets Saturday off Machado will be on the bench for Saturday's game against Oakland.

Impact Machado finds himself on the bench for the third time in six games. That might be related to the elbow soreness which has limited him to designated hitter duty throughout September; with the Padres now 6.5 games out of the final Wild Card spot, they aren't incentivized to push Machado at all and risk further injury. Luis Campusano will be the designated hitter Saturday, with Brett Sullivan taking Campusano's usual spot behind the plate.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres pregame: Manny Machado (elbow) again out of lineup The Padres' Manny Machado sitting a third time in six games as the Padres play Saturday at Oakland

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Could Phillies Trade For Juan Soto? The Philadelphia Phillies could make a run at the San Diego Padres superstar if he becomes available in trade discussions this offseason.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Ha-Seong Kim - Swift on basepaths Friday Kim went 0-for-5 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 8-3 win against Oakland.

Impact Kim wasn't able to record a hit in the contest, but he still tied together something for his fantasy managers to smile about with a sixth-inning steal. The theft was his 36th of the season, tied for seventh-most in the majors. Kim has been tailor-made for the Padres' leadoff spot with an 85th percentile walk rate (11.9 percent) and 80th percentile sprint speed, and he's added some pop with 17 homers along with 58 RBI, 80 runs and a .266/.356/.408 slash line over 578 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Sugar's sweet feat; Tatis' new exclusive club; Melvin takes the blame José Azócar hits first career home run; Fernando Tatis Jr. reaches 25-25 for second time; Bob Melvin says leadership is his responsibility

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Minors: TinCaps eliminated; Nik McClaughry enjoys jump to El Paso; Adam Mazur shines for Missions Padres 2022 first-rounder Dylan Lesko gives up both runs in three innings in Fort Wayne's elimination loss in Midwest League Division Series

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres play the Athletics leading series 1-0

The San Diego Padres lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Oakland Athletics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rookies square off as Padres chase another win over A's Two rookie right-handers who faced the Houston Astros on consecutive days in the past week go head-to-head Saturday afternoon when the San D...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Padres vs. Athletics Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 16

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE