SAN DIEGO PADRES NEWS

Pedro Avila - Gets starting nod Tuesday Avila will start for the Padres on Tuesday at Colorado, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Avila has thrown five scoreless innings of relief this season at the major-league level, but the 26-year-old was sporting a rough 8.83 ERA across 52 innings in a starting role at Triple-A El Paso prior to being recalled July 23. He's not a recommended fantasy streamer for Tuesday's spot start at Coors Field.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Another doozy makes the list; trading for innings; Grisham's resilience If Padres had won even half of their heartbreaking losses, they would be in playoff position

AUGUST 1, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

After late night, Rockies eye series win over Padres Enduring a 2-hour, 20-minute weather delay on Monday before opening their three-game series in Denver, the San Diego Padres and Colorado Roc...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres meet in game 2 of series

The Colorado Rockies face the San Diego Padres, leading the series 1-0

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan McMahon powers Rockies to 10-inning win over Padres Ryan McMahon hit a game-ending sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and also homered among his two hits as the Colorado Rockies beat the San Die...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Matthew Batten - Logs three hits in loss Batten went 3-for-4 with one RBI in Monday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Rockies.

Impact This was Batten's first career three-hit effort, and he doubled his hit total for the season. The 28-year-old has logged just 19 plate appearances over 10 games, though he's started at first base twice in the last week. He has one home run, three RBI and two runs scored at the major-league level this season, but he's likely to remain primarily in a reserve role.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Soto - Knocks three hits Soto went 3-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Monday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Rockies.

Impact This was Soto's third multi-hit effort in his last four games. The outfielder enjoyed a solid July, batting .271 (23-for-85) with a 23:20 BB:K over 25 contests. For the season, he's up to a .273/.424/.505 slash line with 20 home runs, six stolen bases, 64 RBI, 60 runs scored and 25 doubles through 107 games. He remains a consistent presence in the heart of the Padres' lineup.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trent Grisham - Swats game-tying homer Grisham went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Rockies.

Impact Grisham's ninth-inning blast forced extra innings, but the Rockies walked it off in the 10th. The outfielder has faded late in July, going 4-for-34 over his last 11 contests. He's now at a .208/.320/.389 slash line with 11 home runs, 11 stolen bases, 33 RBI and 48 runs scored through 103 games this season. Despite the lackluster hitting, he remains a near-everyday player in center field.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seth Lugo - Goes seven innings in no-decision Lugo allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and three walks while striking out nine over seven innings in a no-decision versus the Rockies on Monday.

Impact Lugo turned in his third straight quality start while also pitching seven innings for the third time this year. His nine strikeouts were a season high, though he also walked multiple batters for the fifth time in 16 starts. The 33-year-old now has a 3.54 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 88:19 K:BB through 89 innings overall. Lugo is projected for a home start against the Dodgers over the weekend.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

McMahon's sacrifice fly in 10th lifts Rockies to 4-3 win over Padres

Ryan McMahon hit a sacrifice fly with the bases load in the bottom of the 10th inning, lifting the Colorado Rockies to a 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday night

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McMahon, Rockies walk off Padres in eventful evening DENVER -- Ryan McMahon’s bases-loaded, 10th-inning sacrifice fly gave the Rockies a 4-3 victory over the Padres in a game that was delayed 2...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

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AUGUST 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Padres all wet in extra-innings loss to Rockies Padres manage just three runs, give away one, as three-game winning streak comes to unceremonious end in a game played in the rain at Coors...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres sign TV analyst Grant to multiyear contract Although the Padres have yet to announce their new television package with Fox Sports, some details are emerging about the club’s broadcasti...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

MLB trade deadline rumors tracker: Latest on Justin Verlander, White Sox, more

The 2023 MLB trade deadline is Aug. 1. Here are the latest trade rumors and rumblings across the sport.

JULY 31, 2023

Ha-Seong Kim - Leading off Monday Kim (shoulder) is leading off and serving as the designated hitter Monday in Colorado.

Impact He exited Sunday's game with a jammed right shoulder but won't miss any further time with the issue, although he'll be spared from his defensive duties Monday. Kim is slashing .341/.451/.553 with five home runs, eight steals and more walks (15) than strikeouts (14) in 85 at-bats this month.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Wacha - Slated for sim game Monday Wacha (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a simulated game Monday, per MLB.com.

Impact Wacha tossed a bullpen session last Tuesday and followed that with another Friday, throwing his full arsenal of pitches in the latter session. He'll progress to facing live hitters Monday, but his next step isn't certain. Wacha has made just one appearance for the Padres since June 19, allowing a run over five innings in a win over the Reds on July 1.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Pomeranz - Engaged in throwing program Pomeranz (elbow) has been throwing for weeks and stills intends to return to the Padres' bullpen this season, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Pomeranz hasn't pitched in a big-league game since 2021 and has encountered multiple setbacks this season while attempting to return. The lefty reliever underwent an arthroscopic procedure in late May to clean up "junk" in his throwing elbow but has since resumed a throwing program. However, Pomeranz hasn't yet tossed any bullpens and will need to restart a minor-league rehab assignment before potentially being activated from the 60-day IL, so he remains at least several weeks away from pitching for the Padres. The veteran did say that he foresees returning this season, stating, "I'm determined to get back to where I was. There's still time left."

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trent Grisham - Swipes 11th bag Grisham went 1-for-3 with a run and a stolen base in a 5-3 win against the Rangers on Sunday.

Impact Grisham helped generate a key insurance run in the eighth inning, lacing a leadoff single, swiping second base and coming around to score on a Fernando Tatis Jr. single. It was a much-needed positive performance for Grisham, as he came into the contest having gone 1-for-26 over his previous eight games. The centerfielder came out of the All-Star break swinging a hot bat but has regressed since, lowering his season batting average back down to a paltry .207, albeit with a strong 13.4 percent walk rate.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Tatis Jr. - Nabs 17th steal Tatis went 1-for-5 with a run, an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-3 win against Texas.

Impact Tatis produced a big insurance run for San Diego in the eighth inning, plating Trent Grisham with an RBI single. Tatis subsequently stole third base but was stranded there. The shortstop-turned-outfielder may not be grabbing as many headlines as he did in previous campaigns, but he's providing plenty of juicy fantasy stats and is one of only nine major-leaguers to notch 15 homers and 15 steals thus far. Overall, Tatis is slashing .275/.332/.494 with 18 long balls, 17 thefts, 59 runs, 53 RBI and a career-best 19.5 percent strikeout rate over 395 plate appearances.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The trade deadline is near. So where are the Padres? After a disappointing season to this point, San Diego could buy or sell, and the decision will affect other contenders.

JULY 31, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Padres Daily: Staying relevant as trade deadline looms; Snell's unique ability; Sanchez's help; taxed bullpen Padres seem more likely to keep team together, add after sweeping Rangers; Gary Sanchez is Blake Snell's backstop; back end relievers probab...

JULY 31, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Gary Sánchez - Belts two homers Sanchez went 2-for-4 with two solo homers in Sunday's win over the Rangers.

Impact Sanchez went deep in the fourth and fifth innings to lead the Padres to a series sweep. While he's cooled down this month, the veteran catcher has still knocked five home runs while registering a .795 OPS in 19 July games. For the season, he's slashing .213/.289/.475 with 18 extra-base hits and 32 RBI.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blake Snell - Punches out nine Snell (8-8) allowed one unearned run on four hits and four walks over five innings Sunday, striking out nine and earning a win against Texas.

Impact Snell has been outstanding for the last two months despite his inflating walk rate. He registered a 42:26 K:BB through 32 July innings but gave up just two earned runs. He's given up two or fewer runs in 13 straight starts, resulting in a terrific 0.73 ERA with a 108:41 K:BB through 74 frames. Snell's next outing is projected to be at home against the Dodgers.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Hader - Escapes with save Hader allowed a hit and two walks in a scoreless inning against Texas on Sunday. He struck out one and earned a save.

Impact Hader put three straight Rangers on base after recording two outs but managed to wiggle out of the jam. He needed 31 pitches to finish off the 5-3 winning, tying his season high. Hader hasn't allowed an earned run since May 31; he's converted 12 of 13 save chances while registering a 29:12 K:BB through 17.2 innings during that stretch.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE