SAN DIEGO PADRES NEWS

Juan Soto - Belts pair of homers Soto went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Rockies.

Impact Soto turned in his fourth multi-hit performance of his last five games and collected multiple homers for the second time in his last 11 outings. Overall, Soto tied his single-game season high in RBI and pushed his home run total to 22 on the year. During his last five games, Soto is 10-for-20 (.500) with six RBI and three runs scored.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Hader - Perfect for save No. 26 Hader picked up the save in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Rockies. He struck out one over two-thirds of a clean inning.

Impact Hader was unbothered by the elevation of Coors Field, stepping in and retiring the only two batters he faced for his 26th save of 2023. The southpaw hasn't allowed an earned run since May 31 (20 appearances), a span in which he's converted 13-of-13 save opportunities and owns a 30:12 K:BB.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Avila - Impressive in spot start Avila did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing one run on five hits and three walks over four innings against Colorado. He struck out seven.

Impact After pitching in a bulk relief role in his first two appearances this season, Avila drew the starting nod and delivered four innings of one-run ball Tuesday. Though he surrendered five hits and issued three walks, Avila was adept at limiting damage and finished with a career-high seven strikeouts. Though he's unlikely to make another start, his strikeout upside would make him an intriguing daily fantasy option if he were to be handed the ball once more.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Soto's two homers propel Padres past Rockies Juan Soto homered twice and drove in four runs to lead the San Diego Padres to an 8-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night in...

AUGUST 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Soto slugs 2 homers and drives in 4 runs as the Padres beat the Rockies 8-5

Juan Soto homered twice and drove in four runs, helping the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 8-5

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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AUGUST 2, 2023 • MLB.COM

Padres start August with win over Rockies Juan Soto homers twice, Padres add on at end to pull away and even series in first game after trade deadline

AUGUST 2, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

MLB trade deadline tracker: Grades, analysis, details on every transaction

A rundown of every trade before the deadline, along with grades and analysis for the bigger transactions from FOX Sports MLB writers.

AUGUST 2, 2023

Padres acquire reliever Scott Barlow from Royals The Kansas City Royals traded right-handed reliever Scott Barlow to the San Diego Padres at Tuesday’s trade deadline as the Padres pursue a...

AUGUST 2, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

MLB trade deadline grades: Who won the day's biggest deals? The Mets dealt some big names, the Padres picked up some depth and the Yankees… participated.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • NYPOST.COM

San Diego Padres acquire former Auburn all-star The Miami Marlins parted with Garrett Cooper in a deadline-beating deal on Tuesday.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • AL.COM

Rangers Trade for Pirates Catcher Austin Hedges has served as one of the top defensive catchers in the game since 2015 with the San Diego Padres.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Scott Barlow - Traded to San Diego The Padres acquired Barlow from the Royals on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.comreports.

Impact Barlow has 13 saves this season to go along with an ugly 5.35 ERA, but Kansas City was still able to cash in at the trade deadline. The right-hander pitched to a 2.18 ERA last season and could fill a setup role for closer Josh Hader if he can rediscover that form with the Friars.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Garrett Cooper - Sent to San Diego The Padres acquired Cooper and Sean Reynolds from the Marlins on Tuesday in exchange for Ryan Weathers, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Impact Cooper has a .722 OPS and 13 home runs in 82 games this season and will now make his way to San Diego. The 32-year-old could find himself in the small side of a platoon at designated hitter since the Friars also acquired the lefty-hitting Ji-Man Choi on Tuesday.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Reynolds - Moved to San Diego The Marlins traded Reynolds and Garrett Cooper to the Padres on Tuesday in exchange for Ryan Weathers, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Reynolds was originally drafted as a first baseman and corner outfielder back in 2016, but he has since converted fully into a relief pitcher and was sporting a 2.77 ERA with 54 strikeouts through 48.2 innings this season between Double-A Pensacola and Triple-A Jacksonville. The 25-year-old will likely report to the Triple-A affiliate of the Padres in El Paso.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates send LHP Rich Hill, 1B Ji Man Choi to Padres The San Diego Padres, currently on the outside of the postseason picture, bolstered their roster for a playoff run, acquiring first baseman...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Padres add Rich Hill, Ji-Man Choi in trade-deadline deal, address two needs DENVER — The Padres made a move Tuesday to address what they see as a potential shortfall of innings and the need for more depth on offense.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Padres add Rich Hill, Ji-Man Choi in trade-deadline deal, address two needs DENVER — The Padres made a move Tuesday to address what they see as a potential shortfall of innings and the need for more depth on offense.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Bucs add 3 players, send Hill, Choi to Padres (source) PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates have traded two more of their veterans after dealing Carlos Santana to the Brewers last week, sending left-hander...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Padres add Rich Hill, Ji Man Choi in trade-deadline deal, address two needs Padres send left-hander Jackson Wolf, who made MLB debut last month, to Pirates along with LJCD grad Alfonso Rivas and 17-year-old outfielde...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Michael Wacha - Tosses two simulated innings Wacha (shoulder) faced live hitters Monday, tossing two simulated innings to minor-leaguers in San Diego, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact This was the first time Wacha has faced live hitters since he went on the injured list with right shoulder fatigue July 4. Padres manager Bob Melvin said the right-handed hurler "felt good" after the session and indicated that Wacha's next steps will be discussed after seeing how he feels Tuesday. Acee reports that San Diego hopes to slot Wacha back into the rotation during a stretch of 13 straight games without an off day that begins Aug. 11.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB trade deadline: Pirates reportedly trading Rich Hill and Ji-Man Choi to Padres According to national reports, the Pirates are trading Rich Hill and Ji-Man Choi to the Padres for a package of prospects.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Ji Man Choi - Dealt to San Diego The Pirates traded Choi and Rich Hill to the Padres on Tuesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact San Diego has been giving regular starts at DH to the backup catcher (Luis Campusano) since letting Nelson Cruz go, and Choi will provide an upgrade versus right-handed pitching. While Choi has mostly struggled this season, he is a career .246/.351/.459 hitter against right-handers.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rich Hill - Sent to San Diego San Diego acquired Hill and Ji-Man Choi from the Pirates on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hill doesn't carry the "wow" factor of a Justin Verlander or Eduardo Rodriguez, whom the Padres have also been connected to, but the 43-year-old left-hander can be a steadying force for the Padres as they try to make up ground in the NL Wild Card hunt. He had registered a 4.76 ERA and 104:47 K:BB through 119 innings (22 starts) this season with Pittsburgh. San Diego will be his 13th different major-league club, one shy of Edwin Jackson's record of 14.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres vs. Rockies Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 1

Preview the August 1 matchup between the San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE